White Lake Fishing in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario

• Overview

  White Lake lies within the bounds of Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It lies 165 metres above sea level. About 1.81 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Some 7.7 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Lennox and Addington County are bigger. For supplies, Tweed is 21 km out. Napanee is 24 km and Greater Napanee 24 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on White Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Lennox and Addington County include pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work White Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 20°C; the cold one sits at -9°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to White Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. White Lake Boat Launch gives a made launch, 1.2 km off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Goose Lake at 3.5 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at White Lake for certain.