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105-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Bayview Lake draws 105 acres inside 5.1 miles of shoreline — 7 islands included. An index of 3.6 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 35% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.9 mi, about 0.6 mi across. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Trottingfox Lake, 1 mi south of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (26 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (17 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 47 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 Bayview Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Bayview Lake is about 53 ft (16 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Bayview Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Bayview 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.
Trottingfox Lake 1 mi · Stinkfish Lake 1 mi · Foggy Swiss Lake 1 mi · Kirkpatrick Lake 1 mi · Rutledge Lake 1 mi · Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) 1 mi · Snowbird Lake 1 mi · Moose Lake 2 mi · Geoff Bernardo L. 2 mi · Westman L. 2 mi · Woodside Lake 2 mi · Makela L. 2 mi
See how Bayview Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.