Cache Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Nipissing District, ON)

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Cache Lake, ON

Max 27 ft

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Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

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

Fall shiner runActive window

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 ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Cache Lake: what the data says

499-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 27 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

On the chart, Cache Lake draws 497 acres inside 8.2 miles of shoreline. An index of 2.6 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 79% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 2.1 mi, about 0.9 mi across. You'll find it in Nipissing District. For a second option, Duff Lake lies 2 mi northeast.

Walleye fishing at Cache Lake

Come spring, look for walleye tight to the bank in 4 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 27 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 27 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 12 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	8 to 27 ft	dusk & dawn	Break off the point (12 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	8 to 27 ft	dusk & night	Break off the point (12 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	8 to 27 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (23 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Yellow Perch fishing at Cache Lake

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 8 to 27 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	8 to 27 ft	dawn	Deep basin (23 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	8 to 27 ft	midday	Deep basin (23 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	8 to 27 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (23 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Cache Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (12 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Break off the point (12 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Cache Lake

Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 27 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 27 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 8 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	8 to 27 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (12 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	8 to 27 ft	midday	Break off the point (12 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Brown Bullhead fishing at Cache Lake

In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 3 to 12 ft before dropping to 10 to 25 ft for winter. Winter brown bullhead concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 23 ft. Fish it in after dark and the evening and you'll meet the bite.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at
Spring	2 to 8 ft	dusk & night	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Summer	3 to 12 ft	night & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Fall	5 to 15 ft	dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)
Winter	10 to 25 ft	midday	Deep basin (23 ft)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 23 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Cache Lake?

Cache Lake is about 27 ft (8 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 Cache Lake?

Anglers target walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead on Cache Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Cache Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 12 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 Cache 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 Cache Lake?

Fishing on Cache 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

Duff Lake 2 mi · Muskosung Lake 4 mi · Badgerow Lake 4 mi · Lac Tonnerre 4 mi · Bain Lake 4 mi · Deer Lake 6 mi · Cameron Lake 10 mi · Pike Lake 11 mi · Bear Lake 11 mi · Tomiko Lake 13 mi · Thistle Lake 15 mi · Ratter Lake 15 mi

See how Cache Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario · best walleye lakes in Ontario · best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

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