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162-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 90 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1976, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The outline encloses 163 acres, worked by 6.2 miles of shoreline. An index of 3.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 42% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.5 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. It sits in Algoma District. Little Dossier Lake sits 4 mi south — the closest neighbouring chart.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 27 to 90 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 80 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 88 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 27 to 90 ft | dawn | Deep basin (88 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (51 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Ear Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 88 ft down.
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 Ear Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Ear Lake is about 90 ft (27 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1976, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout on Ear Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 88 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Ear 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.
Little Dossier Lake 4 mi · Dossier Lake 5 mi · Anjigami Lake 5 mi · Almonte Lake 6 mi · Michipicoten River 7 mi · Baldhead Lake 8 mi · Peller Lake 8 mi · Rabbit Blanket Lake 8 mi · Maquon Lake 8 mi · Mijinemungshing Lake 9 mi · Colette Lake 9 mi · Fenton Lake 9 mi
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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.