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22-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Drawn out, this is 22 acres of water rimmed by 1.3 miles of bank. Index 2 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 79% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.3 mi long by 0.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Nipissing District. The nearest mapped water is Drummer Lake, 0 mi to the northeast.
Start shallow in spring: brown bullhead sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 12 ft; cold water stacks them in 10 to 25 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 25 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in after dark and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | open water | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | open water | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | open water | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (25 ft) |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Little Drummer Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 25 ft.
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 Drummer Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Little Drummer Lake is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brown bullhead on Little Drummer Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark 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 Little Drummer 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.
Drummer Lake 0 mi · Tonakela Lake 1 mi · Namakootchie Creek 1 mi · Namakootchie Lake 1 mi · Thunder Lake 1 mi · Sam Lake 2 mi · Lupus Lake 2 mi · Panther Lake 2 mi · Red Lake 2 mi · Bonita Lake 2 mi · Dace Lake 2 mi · Tea Lake 2 mi
See how Little Drummer Lake stacks up: best brown bullhead 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.