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25-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 22 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 1969, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Traced from the shoreline, Elspeth Lake runs 24 acres with 1.1 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end. You'll find it in Cochrane District. The nearest mapped water is James Lakes, 1 mi to the south.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (10 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (10 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 10 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 Elspeth Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Elspeth Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Elspeth Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each 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 Elspeth 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.
James Lakes 1 mi · Beattie Lake 1 mi · Timmichie Lake 2 mi · Wolverton Lake 2 mi · Greenock Lake 2 mi · Coutts Lake 2 mi · Hutch Lake 2 mi · Little Dougherty Lake 2 mi · Holster Lake 2 mi · Kasba Lake 2 mi · McEvay L. 18 2 mi · Lipsett Lake 3 mi
See how Elspeth Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 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.