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30-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 25 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 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, East Jones Lake draws 29 acres inside 1.1 miles of shoreline. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. 93% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.5 mi. The water lies in Nipissing District. The nearest mapped water is Clem Lake, 2 mi to the south.
Spring lake whitefish on East Jones Lake hold shallow, usually 8 to 25 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 25 ft in summer, 8 to 25 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 20 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 25 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 25 ft | dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
East Jones Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 ft down.
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 East Jones Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
East Jones Lake is about 25 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target lake whitefish on East Jones Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For lake whitefish, 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 East Jones 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.
Clem Lake 2 mi · Indian Trail Lake 3 mi · David Lake 3 mi · Marymac Lake 3 mi · Sinton Lake 4 mi · Lac à Brochets 4 mi · Deschamps Lake 5 mi · Splake L. 5 mi · Weever Lake 5 mi · South Iron Lake 5 mi · Brightwater Lake 5 mi · Turtleshell Lake 6 mi
See how East Jones Lake stacks up: best lake whitefish lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.