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16-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 14 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 1981 (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Gibby L. maps at 15 acres behind 0.7 miles of shoreline. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. It sits in Algoma District. If the bite dies, Runaway L. is 1 mi to the east.
Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 2 to 14 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 14 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 14 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 13 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Gibby L. carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 13 ft down.
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 Gibby L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Gibby L. is about 14 ft (4 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Gibby L..
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 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 Gibby 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.
Runaway L. 1 mi · Goodlookin Lake 1 mi · Kindiogami Lake 2 mi · Bierce Lake 2 mi · Bitstock Lake 2 mi · River Lake 4 mi · Mewburn Lake 4 mi · Doehead Lake 4 mi · Daystar Lake 4 mi · McDouall Lake 4 mi · Loon Lake 5 mi · Kelsie Lake 6 mi
See how Gibby L. 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.