Edwards Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Timiskaming District, ON)

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Edwards Lake, ON

Max 9 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

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

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Edwards Lake: what the data says

15-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 9 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Drawn out, this is 14 acres of water rimmed by 0.8 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. The water lies in Timiskaming District. The nearest mapped water is Doran Lake, 0 mi to the west.

Yellow Perch fishing at Edwards Lake

Spring yellow perch on Edwards Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 9 ft in summer, 3 to 9 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 8 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 9 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	3 to 9 ft	dawn	Deep basin (8 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	3 to 9 ft	midday	Deep basin (8 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	3 to 9 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (8 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Edwards Lake carries 3 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Main-lake point, about 8 ft down.

Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Edwards Lake?

Edwards Lake is about 9 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Edwards Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch on Edwards Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Edwards Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Edwards Lake?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Edwards Lake?

Fishing on Edwards 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

Doran Lake 0 mi · Emms Lake 0 mi · Lawgrave Lake 1 mi · Ferguson Lake 1 mi · Dorothy Lake 1 mi · Seely Lake 2 mi · Midget Lake 2 mi · Joyce Lake 2 mi · Rathwell Lake 2 mi · Lancaster Lake 2 mi · Kellett Lake 2 mi · Nettie Lake 2 mi

See how Edwards Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

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