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523-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 39 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Awkward Lake runs 525 acres with 11.5 miles of edge, with 31 islands in the mix. A development index of 3.6 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 86% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.9 mi long by 1.1 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Thunder Bay District. The nearest mapped water is Kopka River, 6 mi to the east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 20 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow feeding flat (10 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Awkward Lake carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 39 ft down.
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 Awkward Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Awkward Lake is about 39 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target northern pike on Awkward Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For northern pike, 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.
Fishing on Awkward 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.
Kopka River 6 mi · Vivid Lake 7 mi · Uneven Lake 8 mi · North Whalen Lake 8 mi · Gunter Lake 10 mi · Sandison Lake 11 mi · Cooney Lake 12 mi · Kershaw Lake 12 mi · Gaal Lake 12 mi · Maggotte Lake 13 mi · Osemigwemowin Lake 13 mi · Kenakskaniss Lake 15 mi
See how Awkward Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. 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.