Hook L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Hook L., ON

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Where to start

Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – 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 Hook L.: what the data says

17-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 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 1963, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

The drawn water covers 16 acres wrapped in 1 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 56% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.3 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. It sits in Algoma District. If the bite dies, Fullerton Lake is 1 mi to the northeast.

Brook Trout fishing at Hook L.

Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 17 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (7 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (17 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (7 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Break off the point (17 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 48 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 48 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft

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

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Common questions

How deep is Hook L.?

Hook L. is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1963, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Hook L.?

Anglers target brook trout on Hook L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Hook L.?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Hook L.?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Hook L.?

Fishing on Hook L. 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

Fullerton Lake 1 mi · Lost Canoe Lake 1 mi · Samreid Lake 1 mi · Jim Christ Lake 1 mi · Bellrock Lake 2 mi · Passion L. 2 mi · Fleming L. 2 mi · Bobowash Lake 2 mi · Flack Lake 2 mi · Dollyberry Lake 2 mi · Ellisam Lake 2 mi · Minnow Lake 2 mi

See how Hook L. stacks up: best brook trout 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.