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12-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 40 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
On the chart, Bud Lake draws 13 acres inside 0.9 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 87% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi. You'll find it in Nipissing District. The nearest mapped water is Whitney Lake, 1 mi to the northeast.
Spring puts splake in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 12 to 40 ft; cold water stacks them in 9 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 12 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 9 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Bud Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 27 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 Bud Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Bud Lake is about 40 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target splake on Bud Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For splake, 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 Bud 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: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.