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518-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 125 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1977, 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.
On the chart, Kwagama Lake draws 520 acres inside 7.1 miles of shoreline — 2 islands included. A development index of 2.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 25% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.8 mi long by 1.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Black Beaver Lake, 4 mi southeast of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 11 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Kwagama Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 123 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 Kwagama Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Kwagama Lake is about 125 ft (38 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1977, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Kwagama Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Kwagama 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.
Black Beaver Lake 4 mi · Callahan Lake 6 mi · Frater Lake 8 mi · Wildcat Lake 9 mi · Hardtime Lake 11 mi · MacGregor Lake 11 mi · Doc Greig Lake 11 mi · Kenny Lake 11 mi · Crescent Lake 12 mi · Black Lake 12 mi · Mash Lake 13 mi · Viridian Lake 14 mi
See how Kwagama Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.