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75-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 56 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2002 (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Bobtail Lake draws 75 acres inside 2.9 miles of shoreline, broken up by 3 islands. An index of 2.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 46% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 1 mi, about 0.2 mi across. You'll find it in Timiskaming District. For a second option, Spud Lake lies 1 mi southeast.
Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (37 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Break off the point (37 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (37 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 53 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 Bobtail Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Bobtail Lake is about 56 ft (17 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2002 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target yellow perch on Bobtail 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 map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Bobtail 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.
Spud Lake 1 mi · Herron Lake 1 mi · Spider Lake 2 mi · Taylor Lake 2 mi · Sandstrum Lake 4 mi · Slim Lake 4 mi · South Sandstrum Lake 5 mi · Hook Lake 5 mi · Owl Lake 5 mi · Porphyry Lake 5 mi · Gay Lake 5 mi · Fisher Lake 5 mi
See how Bobtail Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 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.