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109-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 52 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. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Frying Pan Lake runs 109 acres with 3.2 miles of edge. A development index of 2.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 33% of this chart, as modeled. Call it 1 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Five Star Lake, 1 mi northwest of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 23 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 44 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 Frying Pan Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Frying Pan Lake is about 52 ft (16 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 brook trout on Frying Pan Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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 Frying Pan Lake 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.
Five Star Lake 1 mi · Little Touch L. 1 mi · Poupore Lake 1 mi · Little Trout Lake 2 mi · Brown L. 3 mi · Lac aux Sables 3 mi · Pandion L. 4 mi · Big Trout L. 4 mi · Lefebvre Lake 22 4 mi · Little Beaver Lake 5 mi · Ritchie Lake 5 mi · Foucault L. 42 6 mi
See how Frying Pan Lake 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. 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.