Blackie L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Blackie L., ON

Max 14 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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Fishing Blackie L.: what the data says

14-acre lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 14 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 drawn water covers 14 acres wrapped in 0.9 miles of bank. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi. It sits in Parry Sound District. Little Peters Lake sits 1 mi northwest — the closest neighbouring chart.

Yellow Perch fishing at Blackie L.

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 4 to 14 ft; cold water stacks them in 4 to 14 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 12 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	4 to 14 ft	dawn	Deep basin (12 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	4 to 14 ft	midday	Deep basin (12 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	4 to 14 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (12 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 12 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft

Blackie L. 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 Blackie L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Blackie L.?

Blackie L. is about 14 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 Blackie L.?

Anglers target yellow perch on Blackie L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Blackie L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Blackie L.?

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 Blackie L.?

Fishing on Blackie L. 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

Little Peters Lake 1 mi · Peters Lake 1 mi · Clam Lake 1 mi · Hoover L. 1 mi · Willie Lake 2 mi · Little Clam Lake 2 mi · Fox Lake 2 mi · Mayer Lake 2 mi · Little Bear L. 3 mi · Groom Lake 3 mi · Hart Lake 3 mi · East Ryan Lake 3 mi

See how Blackie L. stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Parry Sound District fishing maps (441 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.