Cargill Mill Pond Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Cargill Mill Pond, ON

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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 Cargill Mill Pond: what the data says

30-acre pond in Bruce County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 8 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

Drawn out, this is 30 acres of water rimmed by 2 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. The 2.6 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi, about 0.2 mi across. You'll find it in Bruce County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Cunningham Lake, 7 mi southwest of here.

Northern Pike fishing at Cargill Mill Pond

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 8 ft, and they winter in 2 to 8 ft. Spring northern pike concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.

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	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Cargill Mill Pond

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 8 ft, and they winter in 2 to 8 ft. Fall smallmouth bass concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 8 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (4 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Break off the point (4 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Rock Bass fishing at Cargill Mill Pond

Come spring, look for rock bass tight to the bank in 2 to 8 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 8 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is the evening. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Ned rig (small), Marabou jig
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday	Break off the point (4 ft)	Small tube jig, Inline spinner
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Deep basin (7 ft)	Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike

Pumpkinseed fishing at Cargill Mill Pond

Come spring, look for pumpkinseed tight to the bank in 1 to 8 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 8 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 8 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 the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 8 ft	midday & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dusk & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	2 to 8 ft	dusk & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 8 ft	dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Main-lake point at roughly 8 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Cargill Mill Pond 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 Cargill Mill Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Cargill Mill Pond?

Cargill Mill Pond is about 8 ft (2 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 Cargill Mill Pond?

Anglers target northern pike, smallmouth bass, rock bass, pumpkinseed on Cargill Mill Pond.

Where is the best fishing spot on Cargill Mill Pond?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Cargill Mill Pond?

For northern pike, 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 Cargill Mill Pond?

Fishing on Cargill Mill Pond 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

Cunningham Lake 7 mi · Ruhl Lake 9 mi · Pearl Lake 10 mi · Dankert Lake 10 mi · Lake Rosalind 10 mi · Marl Lake 10 mi · Gordon Lake 10 mi · Silver Lake 11 mi · Habermehl Lake 11 mi · McFarlane Lake 13 mi · Westfall's Lake 13 mi · Bentinck L. E1 13 mi

See how Cargill Mill Pond stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario · best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best rock bass lakes in Ontario · best pumpkinseed lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Bruce County fishing maps (60 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.