Tony Lake in Nipissing District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Tony Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The water sits 461 metres up. At 8 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Nipissing District list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Huntsville, 44 km off. For a city, Barrie is 152 km off. Also within reach: Juan Lake 1.3 km, Sawyer Lake out at 1.4 km, Cranebill Lake 1.9 km, Jubilee Lake out at 1.9 km and Weir Lake 2.1 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Tony Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Tony Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -13°C to 18°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Tony Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Overnight stays are possible about 940 m out, where camping is mapped. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Juan Lake at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Tony Lake is worth confirming on the day.