Lawson L. 15 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Lawson L. 15, ON

Max 56 ft

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Where to start

Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Lawson L. 15: what the data says

7-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 56 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

The drawn water covers 7 acres wrapped in 0.4 miles of bank. At index 1.2 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 14% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. It sits in Timiskaming District. If the bite dies, Sunshine L. is 3 mi to the south.

Brook Trout fishing at Lawson L. 15

Spring brook trout on Lawson L. 15 hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline break — drop-off, 25 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in 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	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (25 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	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

3 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 48 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 48 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 25 ft
Shallow bay flat: feeding flat, around 6 ft

Lawson L. 15 fishing regulations

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 Lawson L. 15 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Lawson L. 15?

Lawson L. 15 is about 56 ft (17 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Lawson L. 15?

Anglers target brook trout on Lawson L. 15.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lawson L. 15?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 25 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.

When is the best time to fish Lawson L. 15?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Lawson L. 15?

Fishing on Lawson L. 15 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.

Nearby waters

Sunshine L. 3 mi · Moose L. 4 mi · Leta L. 4 mi · Calcite Lake 4 mi · Roadhouse L. 19 5 mi · Beauty Lake 5 mi · Corkill Lake 19 5 mi · Little Southbear Lake 6 mi · Headwater Lake 6 mi · Leroy Lake 6 mi · Pettipher Lake 6 mi · Charters L. 3 6 mi

See how Lawson L. 15 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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