Beer Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

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

Fall shiner run · baitfishSep 1 – Oct 31 · in ~3 days

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 here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Beer Lake: what the data says

92-acre lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 45 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1968, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

The outline encloses 93 acres, worked by 5.1 miles of shoreline — 2 islands included. An index of 3.8 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 67% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 1.3 mi, about 0.7 mi across. Haliburton County claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Bob Lake, is 2 mi to the southeast.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Beer Lake

Early season smallmouth bass use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 45 ft. Put Secondary point first on the milk run — a point near 12 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (5 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (15 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Secondary point (12 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	20 to 45 ft	midday	Break off the point (15 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 7 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 41 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 41 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 15 ft
Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Beer Lake?

Beer Lake is about 45 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1968, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Beer Lake?

Anglers target smallmouth bass on Beer Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Beer Lake?

Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Beer Lake?

For smallmouth bass, 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 Beer Lake?

Fishing on Beer 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

Bob Lake 2 mi · Millward Lake 4 mi · North Pigeon Lake 4 mi · Little Bob Lake 4 mi · Rainy Lake 5 mi · Big Trout Lake 6 mi · Denna Lake 6 mi · Minden Lake 6 mi · Mountain Lake 6 mi · Sheldon Lake 6 mi · Gull Lake 6 mi · Little Gull Lake 6 mi

See how Beer Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Haliburton County fishing maps (295 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.