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64-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 43 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 (an MNRF lake survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 64 acres of water rimmed by 1.5 miles of bank. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 30% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 0.6 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Kenora District. For a second option, Fish L. lies 1 mi west.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 13 to 43 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 43 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 43 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (33 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (43 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (33 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (43 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 43 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 Gibson L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Gibson L. is about 43 ft (13 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target lake trout on Gibson L..
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 43 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Gibson 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.
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More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.