Gurney L. 7 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Gurney L. 7, ON

Max 37 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~8 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

Northern Pike

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Recent catches at Gurney L. 7

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Fishing Gurney L. 7: what the data says

9-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 37 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 a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Drawn out, this is 8 acres of water rimmed by 0.5 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 54% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. You'll find it in Cochrane District. The nearest mapped water is Gurney L. 8, 0 mi to the northwest.

Northern Pike fishing at Gurney L. 7

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 11 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (11 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (11 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (11 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (11 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 34 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 34 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 11 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 5 ft

Gurney L. 7 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 Gurney L. 7 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Gurney L. 7?

Gurney L. 7 is about 37 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.

What fish are in Gurney L. 7?

Anglers target northern pike on Gurney L. 7.

Where is the best fishing spot on Gurney L. 7?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Gurney L. 7?

For northern pike, 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 Gurney L. 7?

Fishing on Gurney L. 7 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

Gurney L. 8 0 mi · Maxwell Lake 1 mi · Gurney Lake 3 mi · Gurney Lake 13 5 mi · Teetzel Lake 4 6 mi · Teetzel L. 5 7 mi · Teetzel L. 9 7 mi · Pearce L. 11 8 mi · Remi Lake 8 mi · Audrey Lake 8 mi · Bay Lake 9 mi · Lily Lake 9 mi

See how Gurney L. 7 stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 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.