Charters L. 3 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Charters L. 3, ON

Max 20 ft

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Where to start

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

Hatch outlook

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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 on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Charters L. 3: what the data says

11-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Traced from the shoreline, Charters L. 3 runs 10 acres with 0.5 miles of edge. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.1) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Roughly 81% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. The water lies in Timiskaming District. The nearest mapped water is Sandplains Lake, 2 mi to the southeast.

Brook Trout fishing at Charters L. 3

The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 20 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.

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	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (17 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Deep basin (17 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 17 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 9 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Charters L. 3 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 Charters L. 3 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Charters L. 3?

Charters L. 3 is about 20 ft (6 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 Charters L. 3?

Anglers target brook trout on Charters L. 3.

Where is the best fishing spot on Charters L. 3?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 17 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 Charters L. 3?

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 Charters L. 3?

Fishing on Charters L. 3 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

Sandplains Lake 2 mi · Corkill Lake 19 3 mi · Sunshine L. 4 mi · Headwater Lake 4 mi · Conolly Lake 4 mi · Moose L. 4 mi · Shack Lake 4 mi · Beauty Lake 4 mi · Stumpy L. 4 mi · Pettipher Lake 4 mi · Island Lake 5 mi · Kenneth Lake 5 mi

See how Charters L. 3 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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