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18-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 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 1973, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Hutch Lake maps at 17 acres behind 0.8 miles of shoreline. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 98% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 0.3 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Cochrane District claims this one. If the bite dies, Lipsett Lake is 1 mi to the northeast.
Spring brook trout on Hutch Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 8 to 26 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 20 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 20 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 Hutch Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Hutch Lake is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1973, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Hutch Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Hutch 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.
Lipsett Lake 1 mi · Greenock Lake 1 mi · Birch Lake 1 mi · Kasba Lake 1 mi · Elspeth Lake 2 mi · Little Dougherty Lake 2 mi · Dougherty Lake 2 mi · Beattie Lake 3 mi · James Lakes 3 mi · Wolverton Lake 3 mi · Coutts Lake 4 mi · Timmichie Lake 4 mi
See how Hutch Lake 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.