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

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Hook Lake, ON

Max 43 ft

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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 on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Hook Lake: what the data says

14-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 43 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

Traced from the shoreline, Hook Lake runs 13 acres with 0.8 miles of edge. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 45% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. You'll find it in Sudbury District. The nearest mapped water is Gay Lake, 0 mi to the north.

Brook Trout fishing at Hook Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 19 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (11 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (19 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (11 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Break off the point (19 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

3 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 37 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 19 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Hook Lake?

Hook Lake is about 43 ft (13 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 Hook Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Hook Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hook Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hook Lake?

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 Lake?

Fishing on Hook 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

Gay Lake 0 mi · Pat Lake 0 mi · Bob Lake 1 mi · Wasapika Lake 2 mi · Stewart Lake 4 mi · Cryderman Lake 4 mi · Bobtail Lake 5 mi · Chlorus Lake 5 mi · Houston Lake 5 mi · Sandstrum Lake 5 mi · Eplett Lake 5 mi · Michiwakenda Lake 5 mi

See how Hook Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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