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87-acre lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The drawn water covers 87 acres wrapped in 2.5 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.9) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Roughly 76% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 0.7 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. It sits in Renfrew County. If the bite dies, Gibson Lake is 4 mi to the northeast.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 26 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 26 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 26 ft.
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 Clara Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Clara Lake is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target brook trout on Clara Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Clara 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.
Gibson Lake 4 mi · Rattail Lake 4 mi · Gardiner Lake 4 mi · Waterloo Lake 4 mi · Deermeadow Lake 4 mi · Big Gibson Lake 5 mi · Dingley Lake 5 mi · Claradeer Lake 5 mi · Big Shingle Lake 5 mi · Paddy Lake 6 mi · Harveys Shanty Lake 6 mi · Windigo Lake 6 mi
See how Clara Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Renfrew County fishing maps (298 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.