Gerry L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Timiskaming District, ON)

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Gerry L., ON

Max 8 ft

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

Hatch outlook

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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 on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Gerry L.: what the data says

18-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 8 ft. Bathymetry on this water is estimated from its real outline and maximum depth. Use it to shortlist water, then verify with your electronics — and never navigate by it. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

The outline encloses 17 acres, worked by 1 miles of shoreline. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other. It sits in Timiskaming District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Ryan Lake, is 1 mi to the east.

Brook Trout fishing at Gerry L.

Spring brook trout on Gerry L. hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 8 ft in summer, 1 to 8 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 7 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (7 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	1 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	1 to 8 ft	dawn	Deep basin (7 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Main-lake point, sits near 8 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

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

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Common questions

How deep is Gerry L.?

Gerry L. is about 8 ft (2 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 Gerry L.?

Anglers target brook trout on Gerry L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Gerry L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Gerry L.?

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 Gerry L.?

Fishing on Gerry L. 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

Ryan Lake 1 mi · Strong L. 1 mi · Otisse Lake 2 mi · Mistinikon Lake 3 mi · Mudpack Lake 4 mi · Webb Lake 4 mi · Beaudin Lake 5 mi · Whiskeyjack Lake 5 mi · Yarrow Lake 19 5 mi · Flat L. 5 mi · Yarrow L. 10 6 mi · Yarrow Lake 6 mi

See how Gerry L. stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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