Dry Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Sudbury District, ON)

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Dry Lake: what the data says

219-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 7 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Dry Lake runs 220 acres with 3.1 miles of edge, with a single island in the mix. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. The basin spans about 1 mi end to end and 0.5 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Sudbury District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Katherine Lake, 1 mi east of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Dry Lake

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 7 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 7 ft covers summer, 1 to 7 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 7 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	1 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (4 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (7 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	1 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (4 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	1 to 7 ft	dawn	Deep basin (7 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 7 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Secondary point: point, around 2 ft

Dry Lake fishing regulations

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 Dry Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Dry Lake?

Dry Lake is about 7 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Dry Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Dry Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Dry Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Dry Lake?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Dry Lake?

Fishing on Dry 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.

Nearby waters

Katherine Lake 1 mi · Stonehenge Lake 1 mi · Jim Edwards Lake 2 mi · Macpherson Lake 3 mi · Chris Willis Lake 4 mi · Sladen Lake 40 5 mi · Stars L. 5 mi · Sucker Gut Lake 6 mi · Willow Island Lake 6 mi · Dee's Lake 7 mi · Medina L. 932 7 mi · Hobart Lake 7 mi

See how Dry Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 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.