Weslemkoon Marina

Dam

Shallow Rocks

Weslemkoon Lake is one of Ontario’s top 10 bass fishing destinations, a pretty lake with plenty of opportunities to see some action, whether by fishing from shore or by boat. Though there are many cottages on the lake, it is far enough from the well-trodden path that it does not have the fishing pressure of many southerly lakes. This clean, spring-fed lake also holds a genetically distinct natural population of lake trout, whose eggs are used as hatchery stock. Bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range are common in Weslemkoon. The season opens in mid-June. There are also ample pan fish, including perch, bluegill and cisco. Hidden Cove Cottage Resort (hiddencovecottageresort.com), posting on The Angler’s Atlas, says that the bass fishery is fabulous on Weslemkoon Lake. They suggest using top water baits and heddon torpedos on calm mornings and evenings. Bait such as crank bait in orange or green with a chartreuse belly, or crayfish, or worm and frog imitations cast into the weeds, seem to work well. Try fishing the islands, inlets, submerged logs, deep holes, and rocky shoals, where fish like to find cover. LAKE ACCESS Weslemkoon Lake is located in the township of Addington Highlands about 110 km north of Belleville. To get to the south end, drive 50 minutes southeast of Bancroft, follow Highway 62 south and turn left onto Weslemkoon Lake Road. To reach the north end, follow Highway 28 east, turn right on Mayo Lake Road, then left on Harstmere Road until reaching the lake. There are three marinas on the lake, two at the south end of the lake and one at the northern tip.

shallow, stumps and rocks

shallow water >2 ft