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129-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Emil Lake runs 130 acres with 2.9 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 53% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 1.1 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Maskuti Lake, 2 mi north of here.
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 15 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 46 ft, then a winter hold in 14 to 46 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 45 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 14 to 46 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Back-bay flat (4 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 45 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 Emil Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Emil Lake is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake whitefish, northern pike on Emil Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Emil 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.
Maskuti Lake 2 mi · Nigick Lake 3 mi · Alf Lake 5 mi · Marten Lake 5 mi · Palm Lake 6 mi · North Maskuti Lake 6 mi · Chickenhawk L. 6 mi · Burnt Lake 6 mi · Cypress Lake 7 mi · Brown Lake 7 mi · Thin L. 8 mi · Doull Lake 8 mi
See how Emil Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best lake whitefish 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.