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10-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 30 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 the Ontario MNRF survey of 1991 (an MNRF lake survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Davidson L. 1 draws 9 acres inside 0.5 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.1), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 79% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The water lies in Timiskaming District. For a second option, Davidson L. 2 lies 0 mi south.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 30 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 | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (30 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 | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: splake in 5 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 9 to 30 ft, wintering in 7 to 30 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 30 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (30 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 7 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (30 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Davidson L. 1; the deepest is Deep basin at about 30 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 Davidson L. 1 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Davidson L. 1 is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1991 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout, splake on Davidson L. 1.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Davidson L. 1 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.
Davidson L. 2 0 mi · Hubert Lake 7 mi · Fraser L. 8 mi · Markle Lake 8 mi · Long Lake 8 mi · Beaver L. 10 mi · Sydney L. 10 mi · Silverclaim Lake 10 mi · Elk Lake 11 mi · Middleton L. 11 mi · Thin Lake 12 mi · St. Paul Lake 12 mi
See how Davidson L. 1 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best splake lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 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.