Hazel Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Sudbury District, ON)

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Hazel Lake, ON

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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

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 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.

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Fishing Hazel Lake: what the data says

29-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 39 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 1991 (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.

The outline encloses 29 acres, worked by 1.2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 97% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.5 mi. It sits in Sudbury District. If the bite dies, Stouffer Lake is 2 mi to the southwest.

Walleye fishing at Hazel Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: walleye in 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 35 ft before dropping to 12 to 39 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (1 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	15 to 35 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (23 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	12 to 39 ft	dusk & night	Deep basin (23 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	12 to 39 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (23 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Rock Bass fishing at Hazel Lake

In spring, rock bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 12 to 30 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 23 ft, rated prime for winter rock bass. Time it for the evening. You won't need more than a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 10 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (1 ft)	1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner
Summer	5 to 20 ft	dusk	Main-lake point (1 ft)	Ned rig (small), Marabou jig
Fall	8 to 22 ft	midday	Break off the point (1 ft)	Small tube jig, Inline spinner
Winter	12 to 30 ft	midday	Deep basin (23 ft)	Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike

Notable structure

Hazel Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 23 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 1 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft

Hazel Lake 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 Hazel Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Hazel Lake?

Hazel Lake is about 39 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1991 (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Hazel Lake?

Anglers target walleye, rock bass on Hazel Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hazel Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hazel Lake?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. 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 Hazel Lake?

Fishing on Hazel 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.

Nearby waters

Stouffer Lake 2 mi · Lyman Lake 3 mi · Bull Lake 4 mi · Frederick Lake 4 mi · Centre Lake 5 mi · Benner Lake 6 mi · Dougherty Lake 6 mi · Rodd Lake 6 mi · Seagram Lake 6 mi · Yorston Lake 6 mi · Selkirk Lake 48 6 mi · Bluesucker L. 6 mi

See how Hazel Lake stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario · best rock bass lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 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.