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Bernard Lake

Inshore fishing spot · shore · ontario

Structure

Stocked lake

Notes

Stocking records do not confirm current fish presence or public access. Check provincial regulations and access.

Rig library ↗
Beach fly or ultralight spin diagram
  1. 1Fly line 6 wt floating or intermediate line
  2. 2Leader 9 ft tapered leader to 8 lb tippet
  3. 3Fly Clouser Minnow olive/white size 4–6, Rolled Muddler, or epoxy sand lance; barbless
  4. 4Spin alternative Ultralight rod, 6 lb mono straight through
  5. 5Lure 1/8 oz Gibbs Croc, size 1 Mepps, or 1/8 oz pink jig for coho
How to tie and fish it

Tie it:Loop-to-loop the leader to the fly line. Tie the fly with a non-slip loop knot.

Fish it:Walk the beach on the first half of the flood at dawn. Cast along the drop-off and strip fast with pauses. Fish move with the tide, so keep walking.

Rules

Planning info only. You are responsible for your catch and for checking the current rules. CastWhen is not liable for fines or losses.

DFO Area· Rules checked2026-10-19

Official fishing regulations

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