Biber Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Biber Lake, ON

Max 12 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

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 on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Biber Lake

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Fishing Biber Lake: what the data says

22-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 12 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

The outline encloses 22 acres, worked by 1.2 miles of shoreline. With a 1.9 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. Nipissing District claims this one. Camp Lake sits 1 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.

Yellow Perch fishing at Biber Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 3 to 12 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 12 ft through summer, 4 to 12 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	4 to 12 ft	dawn	Deep basin (10 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	4 to 12 ft	midday	Deep basin (10 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	4 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (10 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Biber Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 10 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 10 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Biber Lake?

Biber Lake is about 12 ft (4 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 Biber Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch on Biber Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Biber Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Biber Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. 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 Biber Lake?

Fishing on Biber 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

Camp Lake 1 mi · Orient Lake 1 mi · Blue Lake 1 mi · Pine Lake 1 mi · Spring Lake 1 mi · Dymond Lake 2 mi · Threetrails Lake 2 mi · Shanty Lake 2 mi · Cut Lake 2 mi · Little McConnell L. 2 mi · Wyse Lake 2 mi · Round Lake 2 mi

See how Biber Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 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.