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814-acre lake in Peterborough County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 120 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Gold Lake maps at 818 acres behind 16.2 miles of shoreline, with 5 islands in the mix. The 4 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 22% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 1.9 mi, about 1.7 mi across. Peterborough County claims this one. If the bite dies, Cavendish Lake is 1 mi to the northwest.
Spring lake trout on Gold Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 120 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (120 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (92 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Shallow feeding flat (32 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (120 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow feeding flat (32 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 7 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 120 ft.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Gold Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Gold Lake is about 120 ft (37 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on Gold Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 120 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Gold 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.
Cavendish Lake 1 mi · Catchacoma Narrows 1 mi · Cold Lake 2 mi · Beaver Lake 2 mi · Cox Lake 3 mi · Mississagua Lake 3 mi · Bottle Lake 3 mi · Sucker Lake 3 mi · Anstruther Lake 3 mi · Fagan Lake 3 mi · Cathchacoma Lake 3 mi · Loucks Lake 4 mi
See how Gold Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Peterborough County fishing maps (83 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.