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Rating depth structure for lake trout.
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307-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 60 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 season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 310 acres wrapped in 6 miles of bank, broken up by 2 islands. With a shoreline index of 2.4, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 93% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.5 mi with a 0.8-mi widest point. Algoma District claims this one. Mozhabong Lake sits 2 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, lake trout slide up into 10 to 40 ft. Summer is an 18 to 60 ft game here, winter a 15 to 60 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 29 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 18 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 18 to 60 ft; cold water stacks them in 18 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 29 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 18 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 18 to 60 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (29 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Count 7 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 29 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 Hider Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Hider Lake is about 60 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. 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.
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Hider Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Hider 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.
Mozhabong Lake 2 mi · Jasper Lake 3 mi · Tasker Lake 3 mi · Armstrong Lake 4 mi · Jackson Lake 4 mi · Jeanne Lake 5 mi · Labitiche Lake 5 mi · Beebe L. 97 6 mi · Gervais L. 11 6 mi · Alton Lake 6 mi · Supple Lake 6 mi · Gervais L. 13 6 mi
See how Hider Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best lake whitefish 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.