Yankee Lake near Sharbot Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Yankee Lake falls in Frontenac County, part of Ontario. The surroundings are lake country bush. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Frontenac County. Sharbot Lake sits 22 km from here and is the nearest stop. Kingston is the closest city, 42 km away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Yankee Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass and smallmouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Yankee Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -10°C to 20°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. 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 strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. At Yankee Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Boat access is recorded roughly 960 m away. A campsite lies 820 m away for anyone staying over. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Folsom Lake is 0.5 km distant. For Yankee Lake in particular, ask before you travel.