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75-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1984 (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
On the chart, Elephant Lake draws 75 acres inside 3.8 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 3.1, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 82% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 1 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.4 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Algoma District. For a second option, Flying Goose Lake lies 1 mi south.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. 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 | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Start shallow in spring: white perch sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for white perch in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 20 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 Elephant Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Elephant Lake is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1984 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout, white perch on Elephant Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for white perch in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Elephant 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.
Flying Goose Lake 1 mi · Canyon Lake 1 mi · McCabe Lake 1 mi · Pear L. 2 mi · Stinson Lake 2 mi · Pardee Lake 2 mi · Popeye Lake 2 mi · Ryan Lake 3 mi · Hough Lake 3 mi · Vanhorn Lake 3 mi · Sheriff Lake 3 mi · Tees Lake 3 mi
See how Elephant Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best white perch lakes in Ontario
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.