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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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8-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 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 2006 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Drawn out, this is 7 acres of water rimmed by 0.5 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 35% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The water lies in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Little Lafoe Lake, 0 mi to the west.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for winter brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (8 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 (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Jellybean L.; the deepest is Deep basin at about 50 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 Jellybean L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Jellybean L. is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2006 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Jellybean L..
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in winter. 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 Jellybean 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.
Little Lafoe Lake 0 mi · Seven Camp Lake 2 mi · Indigo L. 2 mi · Squawk L. 2 mi · Long-tail L. 3 mi · Arthur Lake 4 mi · Grosjean Lake 5 mi · Beilhartz Lake 5 mi · Grindstone Lake 5 mi · Benspreng Lake 5 mi · Leaping Fox Lake 5 mi · Jimmy Lake 5 mi
See how Jellybean L. stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.