Arrow Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Arrow Lake, ON

Max 41 ft

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Where to start

Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – 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 Arrow Lake

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Fishing Arrow Lake: what the data says

12-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 41 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Arrow Lake maps at 11 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. Roughly 29% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Cochrane District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Bow Lake, is 0 mi to the southwest.

Brook Trout fishing at Arrow Lake

Spring brook trout on Arrow Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Put Shoreline break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 18 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (5 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (18 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (18 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 35 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 35 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 18 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft

Arrow 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 Arrow Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Arrow Lake?

Arrow Lake is about 41 ft (12 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 Arrow Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Arrow Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Arrow Lake?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Arrow Lake?

For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. 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 Arrow Lake?

Fishing on Arrow 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

Bow Lake 0 mi · Horn Lake 1 mi · Warner Lake 2 mi · Fogg Lake 2 mi · Heart Lake 3 mi · Centre Triple Lake 4 mi · Sheraton Lake 4 mi · Gibson Lake 4 mi · Birch Lake 5 mi · Little Club Lake 5 mi · Lipsett Lake 5 mi · Hutch Lake 5 mi

See how Arrow Lake stacks up: best brook trout 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.