Hincks L. 47 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Hincks L. 47, ON

Max 17 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 ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Hincks L. 47: what the data says

31-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 17 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Traced from the shoreline, Hincks L. 47 runs 30 acres with 1.1 miles of edge. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 96% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Timiskaming District. For a second option, McWilliams Lake lies 1 mi southwest.

Northern Pike fishing at Hincks L. 47

Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 17 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	5 to 17 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (8 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	5 to 17 ft	midday & dawn	Break off the point (8 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 14 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Hincks L. 47 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 Hincks L. 47 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Hincks L. 47?

Hincks L. 47 is about 17 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Hincks L. 47?

Anglers target northern pike on Hincks L. 47.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hincks L. 47?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hincks L. 47?

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 Hincks L. 47?

Fishing on Hincks L. 47 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

McWilliams Lake 1 mi · East Night Hawk Lake 2 mi · Hincks L. 42 2 mi · Hincks L. 39 2 mi · Ezra Lake 2 mi · Cleaver L. 31 3 mi · East Night Hawk River 3 mi · Cleaver L. 32 4 mi · Argyle L. 15 4 mi · Argyle L. 30 5 mi · Argyle L. 31 5 mi · Argyle Lake 5 mi

See how Hincks L. 47 stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.