Ermatinger L. 50 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Ermatinger L. 50, ON

Max 38 ft

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Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Ermatinger L. 50: what the data says

13-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 38 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Drawn out, this is 13 acres of water rimmed by 0.6 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. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 24% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. The water lies in Sudbury District. For a second option, Long Lake lies 1 mi west.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Ermatinger L. 50

The spring pattern is a shallow one: smallmouth bass in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 11 to 38 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 10 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (10 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (17 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (10 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	11 to 38 ft	midday	Break off the point (17 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 32 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 32 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft

Ermatinger L. 50 fishing regulations

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 Ermatinger L. 50 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Ermatinger L. 50?

Ermatinger L. 50 is about 38 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Ermatinger L. 50?

Anglers target smallmouth bass on Ermatinger L. 50.

Where is the best fishing spot on Ermatinger L. 50?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Ermatinger L. 50?

For smallmouth bass, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Ermatinger L. 50?

Fishing on Ermatinger L. 50 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.

Nearby waters

Long Lake 1 mi · Second L. 1 mi · Larchwood L. 2 mi · Mudhole L. 2 mi · Otter Lake 2 mi · Weequed Lake 2 mi · Ministic Lake 3 mi · Lost Lake 3 mi · Southwest Snider Lake 4 mi · Pistol Lake 4 mi · Whitefish Lake 4 mi · Cascaden Lake 4 mi

See how Ermatinger L. 50 stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario

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