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16-acre lake in Grey County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 12 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 1983 (an MNRF lake survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Traced from the shoreline, Durham Town P. runs 16 acres with 1 miles of edge. Index 1.8 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. Call it 0.4 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Grey County. The nearest mapped water is Wilder Lake, 4 mi to the southeast.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 12 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 12 ft through summer, 2 to 12 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 9 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 12 ft covers summer, 2 to 12 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 12 ft, and they winter in 4 to 12 ft. Fall smallmouth bass concentrate at Main-lake point, a good-rated point around 1 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 4 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 4 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 4 to 12 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 45 ft | midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Durham Town P.; the deepest is Deep basin at about 9 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 Durham Town P. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Durham Town P. is about 12 ft (4 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass on Durham Town P..
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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 Durham Town P. 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.
Wilder Lake 4 mi · Matthews Lake 5 mi · Tobermory Lake 5 mi · Welbeck Mill Pond 8 mi · Greins P. 8 mi · Townsend Lake 9 mi · Holstein Dam 9 mi · Boyd Lake 9 mi · Bentinck L. E1 9 mi · Westfall's Lake 9 mi · Copps Lake 9 mi · Louise Lake 9 mi
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More water nearby: Grey County fishing maps (47 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Lake survey data (Open Government Licence – Ontario). 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.