Andy L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Andy L., ON

Max 75 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 Andy L.

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Fishing Andy L.: what the data says

31-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 75 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.

On the chart, Andy L. draws 32 acres inside 1.8 miles of shoreline — one island included. A development index of 2.3 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Roughly 32% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.3 mi at the beam. The water lies in Cochrane District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Brazeau L., 1 mi southwest of here.

Yellow Perch fishing at Andy L.

Spring yellow perch on Andy L. hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 6 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm.

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	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Deep basin (64 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (64 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Andy L. carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 64 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 64 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 19 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

Andy L. 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 Andy L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Andy L.?

Andy L. is about 75 ft (23 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 Andy L.?

Anglers target yellow perch on Andy L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Andy L.?

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. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Andy L.?

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 Andy L.?

Fishing on Andy L. 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

Brazeau L. 1 mi · Raymond L. 2 mi · Gerry L. 2 mi · Eddie Lake 2 mi · Pitkinnen Lake 5 mi · Montgomery Lake 6 mi · Haskins Lake 8 mi · Tracy L. 8 mi · Fink Lake 9 mi · Kidney Lake 10 mi · Margaret Lake 11 mi · Brown Lake 11 mi

See how Andy L. stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 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.