Hoover L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Hoover L., ON

Max 29 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Fall shiner runActive window

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

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

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 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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Recent catches at Hoover L.

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Fishing Hoover L.: what the data says

27-acre lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 29 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 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.

The drawn water covers 27 acres wrapped in 1.2 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.4 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. It sits in Parry Sound District. Blackie L. sits 1 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.

Yellow Perch fishing at Hoover L.

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 9 to 29 ft before dropping to 9 to 29 ft for winter. Fall yellow perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 9 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	9 to 29 ft	dawn	Deep basin (9 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	9 to 29 ft	midday	Deep basin (9 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	9 to 29 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (9 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Hoover L. carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 9 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 1 ft
Secondary point: point, around 1 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Hoover L.?

Hoover L. is about 29 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Hoover L.?

Anglers target yellow perch on Hoover L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Hoover L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hoover L.?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Hoover L.?

Fishing on Hoover 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

Blackie L. 1 mi · Clam Lake 1 mi · Little Clam Lake 2 mi · Mayer Lake 2 mi · Peters Lake 2 mi · Little Bear L. 2 mi · Willie Lake 2 mi · Little Peters Lake 2 mi · Spry Lake 2 mi · Hart Lake 3 mi · Upper Raft Lake 3 mi · Groom Lake 3 mi

See how Hoover L. stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Parry Sound District fishing maps (441 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.