Fraserdale Lake 2 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

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

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Fraserdale Lake 2: what the data says

28-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 70 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.

Fraserdale Lake 2 maps at 28 acres behind 1 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.4 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. 15% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. Cochrane District claims this one. If the bite dies, Howells L. 74 is 2 mi to the east.

Brook Trout fishing at Fraserdale Lake 2

When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 3 to 20 ft one. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	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	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	open water	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Rainbow Trout fishing at Fraserdale Lake 2

Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 23 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (23 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (23 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (23 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	8 to 40 ft	dawn	Break off the point (48 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 67 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 67 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 48 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 23 ft

Fraserdale Lake 2 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 Fraserdale Lake 2 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Fraserdale Lake 2?

Fraserdale Lake 2 is about 70 ft (21 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Fraserdale Lake 2?

Anglers target brook trout, rainbow trout on Fraserdale Lake 2.

Where is the best fishing spot on Fraserdale Lake 2?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Fraserdale Lake 2?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Fraserdale Lake 2?

Fishing on Fraserdale Lake 2 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

Howells L. 74 2 mi · Baker Lake 2 mi · Howells Lake 3 mi · Howells No. 19 3 mi · Howells L. 92 3 mi · Smith Lake 3 mi · Howells L. 6 4 mi · Overhill L. 4 mi · Nonigose Lake 8 mi · Gravel Pit L. 10 mi · Clay Lake 10 mi · Mowbray Lake 12 mi

See how Fraserdale Lake 2 stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Ontario · best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 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.