Fishing Warrens Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Warrens Lake stands in Frontenac County, Ontario. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. The water covers some 33 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 2.5 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. Supplies mean a trip to Sharbot Lake, 5 km off. After that come Perth at 39 km and Sharpton/Glenvale at 54 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Warrens Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Warrens Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 20°C and January about -10°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Warrens Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Little Round Lake, 3.2 km out. The position on Warrens Lake is worth confirming on the day.