Little Bear L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Little Bear L., ON

Max 43 ft

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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

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

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

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – 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 Little Bear L.: what the data says

16-acre lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 43 ft. Bathymetry on this water is estimated from its real outline and maximum depth. Use it to shortlist water, then verify with your electronics — and never navigate by it. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

The outline encloses 16 acres, worked by 0.8 miles of shoreline. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 23% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other. It sits in Parry Sound District. If the bite dies, Hart Lake is 0 mi to the east.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Little Bear L.

Come spring, look for smallmouth bass tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline break: a drop-off around 19 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (19 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (19 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	13 to 43 ft	midday	Shoreline break (19 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 37 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 19 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft

Little Bear L. 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 Little Bear L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Little Bear L.?

Little Bear L. is about 43 ft (13 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 Little Bear L.?

Anglers target smallmouth bass on Little Bear L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Little Bear L.?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Little Bear L.?

For smallmouth bass, 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 Little Bear L.?

Fishing on Little Bear 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.

Nearby waters

Hart Lake 0 mi · Willie Lake 2 mi · Morgan's Lake 2 mi · Hoover L. 2 mi · Blackie L. 3 mi · Fox Lake 3 mi · Thirty Lake 3 mi · Upper Raft Lake 3 mi · Dump Lake 3 mi · Little Hungry Lake 3 mi · Clam Lake 4 mi · Little Peters Lake 4 mi

See how Little Bear L. stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario

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