Fairy Lake — Attraction in Halton Hills

Fishing in the Greater Toronto Area is truly not for the faint of heart. It seems that every spot is either an illegal honey hole swarming with conservation officers, or a lifeless pond surrounded by 5-year-olds dangling their first worm in the water. Every fisherman dreams of finding a balance between the two- a pond teeming with enormous fish that the rest of the angling community (and the watchful eyes of conservation officers) have somehow remained oblivious to. Today I set out on the winding country roads of Ontario, in the hopes of finding such an oasis and publishing my findings on Google Maps to reach the esteemed ranking of a level five Local Guide. My journey began at a certain purveyor of angling equipment in Mississauga, where I picked up a new spinning reel, some split shot weights, and a 12 pack of juicy live worms. The shop owner was initially resistant to my inquiries about local fishing spots. Eventually, however, I was able to pry some information from him. According to this seasoned fisherman, the best options were Lake Aquitaine, (a well known favourite of children and novices), and Fairy Lake in the small town of Acton, Ontario. I thanked the shop owner and set course for Acton, hoping to find a new go-to fishing spot and perhaps hook a lunker. Upon arriving I immediately noticed a towering statue of a small mouth bass. This shrine to the sport of angling was truly a work of art reminiscent of the great sculptures of Greco-Roman antiquity, and nearly brought me to tears. Needless to say, such an installation truly raised my hopes of hooking an enormous smallie. I immediately rushed to the docks to stick a worm onto my hook and cast it into the lake’s murky depths. It has been said that patience is a fisherman’s greatest tool (next to his bag of Senkos perhaps). After several hours of waiting however, I was unable to get a single bite. You would be better off fishing in your kitchen sink than in this miserable puddle. As I drove home, blasting Luke Comb’s masterpiece “On the Other Line” with the windows unrolled, I smiled in spite of the day’s failures, for I knew that I would at least be able to inform the Google Maps community of this wretched lake and perhaps reach level 5 as a Local Guide...

A new favorite spot in Halton - Fairy Lake is quiet and very peaceful.

If you're planning to visit, Maps will direct you to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197 on Wright Avenue. You can park at the Branch and walk through the residential neighborhood towards the Lake - there you'll find a track. Alternatively, you can enter St.Joseph's school (Acton) into Maps and within a few steps you'll see the lake and track (dog walkers or fitness enthusiasts will love the track).

Overall, beautiful and calm lake. Perfect location to sit on the rocks; read or...

Fairy Lake is a great spot for watersports! It's perfect for learning to paddleboard, kayak, or use a raft or canoe. While swimming isn't recommended due to water quality, there's plenty else to enjoy.

Here's what you can expect:

Calm waters, ideal for beginners in various watercraft. Abundant wildlife - watch out for geese and their droppings! Peaceful atmosphere - a great place to relax and unwind. Ample parking - no need to worry about finding a spot. Tip: Be mindful of goose droppings while enjoying...