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433-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1961, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 435 acres of water rimmed by 9.1 miles of bank — 5 islands included. A development index of 3.1 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 95% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 2.3 mi long by 0.8 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Nipissing District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Brûlé Lake, 3 mi south of here.
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Jocko Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 ft down.
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 Jocko Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Jocko Lake is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1961, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target northern pike on Jocko Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For northern pike, 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 Jocko 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.
Brûlé Lake 3 mi · Malone Lake 3 mi · Notman Lake 4 mi · Moose Lake 5 mi · Sucker Lake 5 mi · North Spruce Lake 5 mi · Noble Lake 6 mi · Hammell Lake 6 mi · South Spruce Lake 6 mi · Mitchell Lake 6 mi · Perchfin Lake 7 mi · Little Tomiko Lake 7 mi
See how Jocko Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 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.