Bukwaskeagog Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Bukwaskeagog Lake, 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 ~7 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~7 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Depth contours and rated fishing targets are unavailable for this water. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

Walleye

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Fishing Bukwaskeagog Lake: what the data says

443-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 14 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

Drawn out, this is 445 acres of water rimmed by 10.5 miles of bank, with 2 islands in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 3.5) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Figure 2.6 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.8 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Maconner Lake, 4 mi northeast of here.

Walleye fishing at Bukwaskeagog Lake

Early season walleye use the shallows, holding in 4 to 14 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 14 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 14 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 6 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 14 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	4 to 14 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft	dusk & dawn	Break off the point (6 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	4 to 14 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft	dusk & night	Break off the point (6 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	4 to 14 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (12 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Notable structure

The chart marks 6 structure features on Bukwaskeagog Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 12 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Fishing access — ramp

Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points; Government of Ontario - MNR Unpatented Crown Land Shoreline; Government of Ontario - MNR Unpatented Crown Land Shoreline. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Bukwaskeagog Lake?

Bukwaskeagog Lake 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 Bukwaskeagog Lake?

Anglers target walleye on Bukwaskeagog Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Bukwaskeagog Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Bukwaskeagog Lake?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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 Bukwaskeagog Lake?

Fishing on Bukwaskeagog 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

Maconner Lake 4 mi · Shikwamkwa Lake 6 mi · Kathleen Lake 11 mi · Buckhorn Lake 12 mi · Goldie Lake 12 mi · Ballard Lake 13 mi · Prairie Bee Lake 13 mi · Druillettes L. 31 14 mi · Lower Prairie Bee Lake 15 mi · Bader Lake 15 mi · Ogasiwi Lake 15 mi · Kennedy Lake 15 mi

See how Bukwaskeagog Lake stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Shoreline: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). This is a shoreline guide. Modeled depth contours have been retired. 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.