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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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14-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 49 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Drawn out, this is 14 acres of water rimmed by 0.7 miles of bank. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 85% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The water lies in Kenora District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Snowstorm Lake, 1 mi southwest of here.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for winter brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (3 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
3 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 33 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Snowstorm Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Little Snowstorm Lake is about 49 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Little Snowstorm Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Little Snowstorm 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.
Snowstorm Lake 1 mi · Reguly Lake 1 mi · Steinhoff Lake 3 mi · Godden Lake 3 mi · Shrimp Lake 4 mi · Pluto Lake 4 mi · Square Lake 4 mi · Watts L. 5 mi · Ostrum Lake 5 mi · Linwood L. 5 mi · Heathwalt Lake 5 mi · Mameigwess Lake 6 mi
See how Little Snowstorm Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.