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28-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 59 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1986 (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The drawn water covers 28 acres wrapped in 0.9 miles of bank. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.2) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 45% of this chart. Call it 0.3 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Algoma District claims this one. Laker No. 17 sits 1 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Summer is an 18 to 59 ft game here, winter a 15 to 59 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 55 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 18 to 59 ft | dawn | Deep basin (55 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 15 to 59 ft | dawn | Deep basin (55 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Spring puts cisco (lake herring) in skinny water — 10 to 40 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 18 to 59 ft; cold water stacks them in 18 to 59 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 55 ft, rated prime for summer cisco (lake herring). Plan around early morning in the warm months. A vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (43 ft) | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 18 to 59 ft | dawn | Deep basin (55 ft) | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 18 to 59 ft | dawn | Deep basin (55 ft) | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 55 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 Ericson Lake 15 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Ericson Lake 15 is about 59 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1986 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout, cisco (lake herring) on Ericson Lake 15.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 55 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, 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 Ericson Lake 15 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.
Laker No. 17 1 mi · Brunswick Lake 5 mi · Foster Lake 8 mi · Radisson Lake 9 mi · Cromlech Lake 14 11 mi · Abbot Lake 5 12 mi · Usnac Lake 13 mi · Inlet Lake 13 mi · Opasatika Lake 15 mi · Opasatika L. 14 15 mi · Big Rice Lake 16 mi · Opasatika Lake 15 16 mi
See how Ericson Lake 15 stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best cisco (lake herring) 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.