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24-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 105 ft. The depth data here comes from an MNRF lake survey by the Ontario MNRF. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Drawn out, this is 24 acres of water rimmed by 0.9 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 5% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Thunder Bay District. The nearest mapped water is Matson Lake, 1 mi to the southeast.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. Winter brook trout concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a good-rated feeding flat around 22 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | 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 | Shallow bay flat (22 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Bell Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 105 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 Bell Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Bell Lake is about 105 ft (32 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from an MNRF lake survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target brook trout on Bell Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 22 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Bell 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.
Matson Lake 1 mi · Fallingsnow Lake 4 mi · Crystal Lake 6 mi · Lenore Lake 7 mi · Bearpad Lake 7 mi · Cloud Lake 8 mi · Minnow Lake 11 mi · Lismore L. 1 11 mi · Oliver Lake 12 mi · Sunset Lake 13 mi · Chub Lake 14 mi · South Fowl 14 mi, MN
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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.