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135-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 128 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Applesauce Lake draws 135 acres inside 4.7 miles of shoreline — one island included. With a shoreline index of 2.9, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. About 49% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 1.1 mi end to end and 0.6 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Alexander Lake, 1 mi to the east.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 50 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 109 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (32 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (109 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (32 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (109 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 109 ft.
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 Applesauce Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Applesauce Lake is about 128 ft (39 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.
Anglers target lake trout on Applesauce Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 109 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For lake trout, 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.
Fishing on Applesauce 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.
Alexander Lake 1 mi · Gashen Lake 4 mi · Sister Lake 4 mi · Little Quirke Lake 4 mi · Lolligag Lake 4 mi · Nina Lake 5 mi · Rosemarie Lake 5 mi · Harry Lake 5 mi · Rawhide Lake 5 mi · Duthorne Lake 5 mi · Helenbar Lake 5 mi · Rochester Lake 5 mi
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More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.