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55-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 118 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 55 acres of water rimmed by 2 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 24% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Thunder Bay District. For a second option, Box Lake lies 1 mi northwest.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 2 ft, rated good for spring brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (19 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 115 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 Eric Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Eric Lake is about 118 ft (36 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target brook trout on Eric Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Eric 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.
Box Lake 1 mi · Fishnet Lake 1 mi · Santoy Lake 2 mi · Diablo Lake 3 mi · Sister Lakes 4 mi · Bews Lake 6 mi · Cairngorm Lake 9 mi · Craig Lake 9 mi · Found Lake 10 mi · Ducell Lake 11 mi · Davidson Lake 11 mi · Foxtrap Lake 11 mi
See how Eric Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.