Abbey Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Abbey Lake, ON

Max 66 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Abbey Lake

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Fishing Abbey Lake: what the data says

390-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 66 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

On the chart, Abbey Lake draws 390 acres inside 9.9 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 3.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 71% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 3.3 mi with a 0.8-mi widest point. You'll find it in Sudbury District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Agusada Lake, 5 mi south of here.

Yellow Perch fishing at Abbey Lake

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Break off the point (30 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Break off the point (30 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Break off the point (30 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 56 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 56 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 30 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 17 ft
Secondary point: point, around 17 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

Abbey Lake fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Abbey Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Abbey Lake?

Abbey Lake is about 66 ft (20 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Abbey Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch on Abbey Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Abbey Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Abbey Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Abbey Lake?

Fishing on Abbey Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Agusada Lake 5 mi · Trump Lake 5 mi · Little Missinaibi Lake 6 mi · Burton Lake 6 mi · Morin Lake 7 mi · Admiral L. 075533 7 mi · Anjigaming Lake 7 mi · Gee Lake 7 mi · Crazy Lake 8 mi · Bolkow Lake 9 mi · Crooked Lake 9 mi · Missinaibi Lake 9 mi

See how Abbey Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.