Burnt Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Algoma District, ON)

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Burnt Lake: what the data says

31-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1987 (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

On the chart, Burnt Lake draws 32 acres inside 1.4 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 29% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.5 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Moon Lake, 1 mi west of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Burnt Lake

In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (13 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (30 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (13 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	open water	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Burnt Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 44 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 44 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 30 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft

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

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Common questions

How deep is Burnt Lake?

Burnt Lake is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1987 (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Burnt Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Burnt Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Burnt Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Burnt Lake?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Burnt Lake?

Fishing on Burnt 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

Moon Lake 1 mi · Bilton Lake 1 mi · Rawhide Lake 2 mi · Rottier L. 2 mi · Grey Trout Lake 3 mi · Skunk Lake 3 mi · West Ritchie Lake 4 mi · Mount Lake 4 mi · Sister Lake 4 mi · Stewleen Lake 4 mi · Mud Lake 5 mi · Tee Lake 5 mi

See how Burnt Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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.