Professors Lake

Anglers know Professors Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Ontario, Canada. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Professors Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.

Location

43.7466, -79.7355 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassRock bassNorthern pikeYellow perchGreen sunfishPumpkinseed

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Rock bass

  Rock bass often hold near structure; target rocky areas, docks, and submerged timber by casting close to these locations and varying your retrieve.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Professors Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Professors Lake, make sure your licence covers Ontario, Canada and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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