Argyle L. 31 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Argyle L. 31, ON

Max 26 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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Fishing Argyle L. 31: what the data says

13-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

Argyle L. 31 maps at 13 acres behind 0.5 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.1) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 52% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Timiskaming District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Argyle L. 30, is 0 mi to the north.

Yellow Perch fishing at Argyle L. 31

Spring puts yellow perch in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 26 ft, wintering in 8 to 26 ft. Spring yellow perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	8 to 26 ft	dawn	Deep basin (22 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	8 to 26 ft	midday	Deep basin (22 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	8 to 26 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (22 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Argyle L. 31

Spring northern pike on Argyle L. 31 hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (12 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (12 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 22 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 12 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Argyle L. 31 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 Argyle L. 31 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Argyle L. 31?

Argyle L. 31 is about 26 ft (8 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 Argyle L. 31?

Anglers target yellow perch, northern pike on Argyle L. 31.

Where is the best fishing spot on Argyle L. 31?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Argyle L. 31?

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 Argyle L. 31?

Fishing on Argyle L. 31 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

Argyle L. 30 0 mi · Argyle Lake 0 mi · Argyle L. 15 1 mi · Ashley Lake 2 mi · Deak Lake 2 mi · Powell Lake 2 mi · Wilson L. 2 mi · Beaudin Lake 3 mi · Flat L. 3 mi · Hincks L. 42 4 mi · Ezra Lake 4 mi · Hincks L. 47 5 mi

See how Argyle L. 31 stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

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