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42-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 89 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Drawn out, this is 42 acres of water rimmed by 1.5 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 18% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.5 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Patterson Lake, 1 mi north of here.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 27 to 89 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 76 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (22 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 27 to 89 ft | dawn | Deep basin (76 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (22 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (76 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 76 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 Foxwell L. (Hoffman L. 9) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Foxwell L. (Hoffman L. 9) is about 89 ft (27 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.
Anglers target lake trout on Foxwell L. (Hoffman L. 9).
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 76 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each 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 Foxwell L. (Hoffman L. 9) 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.
Patterson Lake 1 mi · Coppens Lake 2 mi · Eileen Lake 3 mi · Goulais Lake 3 mi · Armour Lake 4 mi · Jet Lake 4 mi · Butcher L. 21 4 mi · Graham Lake 5 mi · Welcome Lake 5 mi · South Branch Lake 5 mi · Point Lake 5 mi · Butcher L. 13 5 mi
See how Foxwell L. (Hoffman L. 9) stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.