Chappise L. 8 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Chappise L. 8, ON

Max 16 ft

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Where to start

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

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 generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Chappise L. 8: what the data says

8-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.

Traced from the shoreline, Chappise L. 8 runs 8 acres with 0.5 miles of edge. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.3) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. The water lies in Sudbury District. The nearest mapped water is Seven Mile Lake, 1 mi to the south.

Brook Trout fishing at Chappise L. 8

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 16 ft; cold water stacks them in 2 to 16 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 12 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	5 to 16 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (12 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	2 to 16 ft	dawn	Deep basin (12 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 12 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 5 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Chappise L. 8 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 Chappise L. 8 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Chappise L. 8?

Chappise L. 8 is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.

What fish are in Chappise L. 8?

Anglers target brook trout on Chappise L. 8.

Where is the best fishing spot on Chappise L. 8?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Chappise L. 8?

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 Chappise L. 8?

Fishing on Chappise L. 8 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

Seven Mile Lake 1 mi · McLennan Lake 1 mi · Ruth Lake 1 mi · Trap Lake 1 mi · Trap Creek 1 mi · Poulin Lake 2 mi · Corner L. 2 mi · Moodie Lake 2 mi · Olympic Lake 3 mi · Pack Sack Lake 3 mi · Louise Lake 3 mi · Devon Lake 3 mi

See how Chappise L. 8 stacks up: best brook 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: published agency survey data. 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.