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23-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 85 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, Hob Lake runs 23 acres with 0.8 miles of edge. At index 1.2 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 29% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Thunder Bay District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Middleton Lake, 0 mi northeast of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 10 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | open water | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 83 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 Hob Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Hob Lake is about 85 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Hob Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For brook trout, 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.
Fishing on Hob 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.
Middleton Lake 0 mi · Tricorn Lake 1 mi · McLeod Lake 3 mi · MacPherson L. 4 mi · Greenwater Lake 5 mi · Sun Lake 7 mi · McKay Lake 8 mi · Making Ground Lake 8 mi · McBean Lake 10 mi · Seagram Lake 10 mi · Little Pic Lake 11 mi · Needle Lake 11 mi
See how Hob Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.