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21-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Burke Lake runs 21 acres with 1.4 miles of edge, broken up by 3 islands. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.2) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. About 50% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 0.6 mi. You'll find it in Sudbury District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Cave Lake, 1 mi northeast of here.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 50 ft before dropping to 13 to 50 ft for winter. Summer lake trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 50 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (11 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn | Deep basin (50 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (11 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 13 to 50 ft | dawn | Deep basin (50 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
5 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 50 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 Burke Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Burke Lake is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target lake trout on Burke Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 50 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For lake trout, 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 Burke 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.
Cave Lake 1 mi · Acid Lake 2 mi · The Three Lakes 2 mi · Lumsden Lake 2 mi · Muriel Lake 3 mi · Teardrop Lake 3 mi · A.Y. Jackson Lake 4 mi · O.S.A. Lake 4 mi · George Lake 4 mi · Cranberry Bog 5 mi · Threenarrows Lake 5 mi · Bodina Lake 5 mi
See how Burke Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 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.