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63-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 85 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Drawn out, this is 64 acres of water rimmed by 2.2 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 13% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 0.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Vixen Lake, 1 mi east of here.
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Spring rainbow trout concentrate at Secondary point, a prime-rated point around 6 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (29 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (29 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (47 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 81 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Land Information Ontario — Fishing Access Point. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Deer Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Deer Lake is about 85 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target rainbow trout on Deer Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For rainbow 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 Deer 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.
Vixen Lake 1 mi · Whitman Lake 1 mi · Boat Lake 1 mi · Devil's Lake 3 mi · Paquette Lake 3 mi · Fern Lake 4 mi · Metivier Lake 5 mi · Leishman Lake 6 mi · Castleman Lake 6 mi · Strums Lake 6 mi · Roussain Lake 6 mi · Garden Lake 9 mi
See how Deer Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.