Westphal Lake near Parry Sound: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Ontario holds Westphal Lake, in Parry Sound District. The ground around here is lake country bush. Roughly 13 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Ontario listings. Supplies mean a trip to Parry Sound, 10 km off. Then Penetanguishene, 55 km, and Midland, 59 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Westphal Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Westphal Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 19°C and February about -8°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. From about mid April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan any trip to Westphal Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is camping recorded roughly 200 m off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Vicary Lake at 0.5 km is the nearest alternative. Treat Westphal Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.