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438-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 85 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2008 (an MNRF lake survey). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
The outline encloses 440 acres, worked by 9.5 miles of shoreline, broken up by 6 islands. A development index of 3.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 33% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.4 mi with a 1.3-mi widest point. It sits in Thunder Bay District. If the bite dies, Maggotte Lake is 1 mi to the southwest.
In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 35 ft before dropping to 20 to 40 ft for winter. Fall walleye concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 18 ft. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (18 ft) | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 81 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 Kenakskaniss Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Kenakskaniss Lake is about 85 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2008 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target walleye on Kenakskaniss Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For walleye, 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 Kenakskaniss 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.
Maggotte Lake 1 mi · Wigwasan Lake 8 mi · North Whalen Lake 8 mi · Rushbay Lake 9 mi · Bukemiga Lake 10 mi · Kopka River 10 mi · Shawanabis Lake 10 mi · Collins Lake 10 mi · Vale Lake 11 mi · Obonga Lake 11 mi · Mountain Lake 11 mi · Sandison Lake 12 mi
See how Kenakskaniss Lake stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.