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82-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2003 (an MNRF lake survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
D'Arcy Lake maps at 82 acres behind 2.3 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 81% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 0.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. Thunder Bay District claims this one. Silver Lake sits 3 mi northwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 20 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 20 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 D'Arcy Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
D'Arcy Lake is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2003 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target yellow perch on D'Arcy Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on D'Arcy 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.
Silver Lake 3 mi · Upper Pass Lake 4 mi · Pass Lake 4 mi · Deception Lake 4 mi · Mirror Lake 5 mi · Sward Lake 5 mi · Big Pearl Lake 6 mi · Loon Lake 6 mi · Hunters Lakes 7 mi · Elbow Lake 7 mi · Wideman Lake 8 mi · Milkshake Lake 8 mi
See how D'Arcy Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.