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102-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1982 (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
On the chart, Bridge Lake draws 103 acres inside 3.1 miles of shoreline. The 2.2 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. About 29% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 0.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.5 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Varley Lake, 1 mi northeast of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (12 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 14 to 46 ft; cold water stacks them in 12 to 46 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 46 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (18 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | dawn | Deep basin (46 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 46 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (18 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 12 to 46 ft | dawn | Deep basin (46 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 14 to 46 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 14 to 46 ft covers summer, 12 to 46 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 46 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 46 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (46 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 46 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 46 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 46 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Bridge Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Bridge Lake is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1982 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout, lake trout, burbot on Bridge Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 46 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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 Bridge 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.
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More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.