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46-acre lake in Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 46 acres of water rimmed by 1.9 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 41% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.6 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.3 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Muskoka District Municipality. The nearest mapped water is Lake St. Nora, 2 mi to the east.
Spring puts splake in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 10 to 45 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (21 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (12 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (21 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Break off the point (12 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
5 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 50 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 Dan Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Dan Lake is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target splake on Dan Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For splake, 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 Dan 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.
Lake St. Nora 2 mi · Black Lake 2 mi · Austin Lake 3 mi · Grindstone Lake 3 mi · South Jean Lake 3 mi · Blue Jay L. 4 mi · Pairo Lakes 4 mi · Silver Buck Lake 4 mi · Mug Lake 4 mi · Avery Lake 4 mi · Partridge Lake 4 mi · Shoe Lake 4 mi
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More water nearby: Muskoka District Municipality fishing maps (276 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.