Little Southbear Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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 here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Little Southbear Lake: what the data says

101-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 7 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2002 (an MNRF lake survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Little Southbear Lake maps at 102 acres behind 2.3 miles of shoreline. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. The basin spans about 0.7 mi end to end and 0.5 mi across at its widest. It sits in Timiskaming District. If the bite dies, Southbear Lake is 1 mi to the southeast.

Brook Trout fishing at Little Southbear Lake

Spring brook trout on Little Southbear Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 7 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 7 ft in summer, 1 to 7 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 6 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	1 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (2 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (6 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	1 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (2 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	1 to 7 ft	dawn	Deep basin (6 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Little Southbear Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 6 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft

Little Southbear Lake 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 Southbear Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Little Southbear Lake?

Little Southbear Lake is about 7 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2002 (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Little Southbear Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Little Southbear Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Little Southbear Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Little Southbear Lake?

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 Little Southbear Lake?

Fishing on Little Southbear 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.

Nearby waters

Southbear Lake 1 mi · Greenshore Lake 2 mi · Island Lake 2 mi · Beauty Lake 2 mi · Headwater Lake 2 mi · Paddle Lake 2 mi · Moose L. 3 mi · Corkill Lake 19 3 mi · Shack Lake 3 mi · Carmen Lake 3 mi · Sunshine L. 4 mi · Gooseneck Lake 4 mi

See how Little Southbear Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 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.