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40-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
The drawn water covers 40 acres wrapped in 1.9 miles of bank — one island included. With a 2.1 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 52% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi, about 0.2 mi across. Nipissing District claims this one. If the bite dies, Little Drummer Lake is 0 mi to the southwest.
When the water first warms, brown bullhead slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is a 3 to 12 ft game here, winter a 10 to 25 ft one. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 3 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (44 ft) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 44 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 Drummer Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Drummer Lake is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brown bullhead on Drummer Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark 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 Drummer 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.
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See how Drummer Lake stacks up: best brown bullhead lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 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.