Camp Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Haliburton County, 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 Camp Lake: what the data says

36-acre lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 80 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.

On the chart, Camp Lake draws 36 acres inside 1.7 miles of shoreline. Index 2 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 25% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Haliburton County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Avery's Lake, 1 mi southwest of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Camp Lake

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

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 (28 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	Shallow bay flat (13 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 73 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 73 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 28 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
Secondary point: point, around 13 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 13 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Camp Lake?

Camp Lake is about 80 ft (24 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.

What fish are in Camp Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Camp Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Camp Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 28 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 Camp 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 Camp Lake?

Fishing on Camp 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

Avery's Lake 1 mi · Clydegale Lake 2 mi · Little Cauliflower Lake 2 mi · Cauliflower Lake 4 mi · Little Hay Lake 4 mi · Madawaska Lake 4 mi · Prottler Lake 4 mi · Welcome Lake 4 mi · East Galipo Lake 4 mi · German Lake 5 mi · South Galipo Lake 5 mi · Upper Redstone Lake 6 mi

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

More water nearby: Haliburton County fishing maps (295 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.