Fishing at Triangle Lake, Peterborough County, Ontario

• Overview

  Triangle Lake sits in Peterborough County, out in Ontario. This is mixed forest country. Around 27 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Lakefield is the closest town at 26 km. Bobcaygeon is 27 km away, with Norwood at 38 km. Round about: Cherry Lake near enough 1.1 km, Compass Lake just 1.4 km, Cox Lake near enough 1.7 km, Sparkler Lake just 1.8 km and Agate Lake near enough 1.9 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Triangle Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Peterborough County cover rock bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and muskellunge. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Triangle Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 19°C; by January the average is down near -10°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Triangle Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A camping area sits within 270 m of here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Cherry Lake, 1.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Triangle Lake locally before you travel.