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15-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 27 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 1999 (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) runs 14 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 73% of this chart. The water lies in Algoma District. For a second option, Foggy Swiss Lake lies 0 mi southeast.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 27 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 20 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Fox L. (Sayer L. 48); the deepest is Deep basin at about 20 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 Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) is about 27 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1999 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Fox L. (Sayer L. 48).
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) 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.
Foggy Swiss Lake 0 mi · Moose Lake 1 mi · Rutledge Lake 1 mi · Kirkpatrick Lake 1 mi · Roy Berry L. 1 mi · Bayview Lake 1 mi · Snowbird Lake 1 mi · Roothouse Lake 2 mi · Trottingfox Lake 2 mi · Cutfinger Lake 2 mi · Elbow Lake 2 mi · Stinkfish Lake 2 mi
See how Fox L. (Sayer L. 48) stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.