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285-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 90 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 286 acres of water rimmed by 5.7 miles of bank, with 3 islands in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.4) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. About 5% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 2.4 mi, about 0.4 mi across. The water lies in Sudbury District. The nearest mapped water is Gem Lake, 1 mi to the east.
Come spring, look for pumpkinseed tight to the bank in 1 to 8 ft. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 10 ft, then a winter hold in 6 to 18 ft. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a feeding flat holding about 9 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (9 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (9 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (9 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (9 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 90 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Howry Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Howry Lake is about 90 ft (27 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target pumpkinseed on Howry Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For pumpkinseed, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Howry 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.
Gem Lake 1 mi · Bear Lake 3 mi · Little Bear Lake 3 mi · Nellie Lake 3 mi · Hanwood Lake 3 mi · Walker Lake 3 mi · Plunge Lake 4 mi · Bodina Lake 4 mi · Fish Lake 4 mi · Leech Lake 4 mi · Gail Lake 4 mi · Threenarrows Lake 5 mi
See how Howry Lake stacks up: best pumpkinseed lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 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.