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17-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 30 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 1986 (a transect sounding survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Howells L. 6 maps at 17 acres behind 0.6 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.1), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 65% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. It sits in Cochrane District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Smith Lake, is 1 mi to the southeast.
Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 26 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Howells L. 6; the deepest is Deep basin at about 26 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 Howells L. 6 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Howells L. 6 is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1986 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Howells L. 6.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 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.
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 Howells L. 6 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.
Smith Lake 1 mi · Overhill L. 1 mi · Howells Lake 2 mi · Howells No. 19 2 mi · Fraserdale Lake 2 4 mi · Howells L. 74 5 mi · Baker Lake 6 mi · Howells L. 92 6 mi · Gravel Pit L. 7 mi · Nonigose Lake 8 mi · Mowbray Lake 9 mi · Clay Lake 10 mi
See how Howells L. 6 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 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.