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57-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 102 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Lizotte Lake draws 58 acres inside 1.9 miles of shoreline. Index 1.8 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 23% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 0.7 mi, about 0.3 mi across. The water lies in Algoma District. For a second option, May Lake lies 1 mi southwest.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 31 to 102 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 87 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (26 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 31 to 102 ft | dawn | Deep basin (87 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (26 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (46 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 87 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 Lizotte Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Lizotte Lake is about 102 ft (31 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.
Anglers target lake trout on Lizotte Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 87 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Lizotte 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.
May Lake 1 mi · Ouellette Lake 2 mi · Caribou Lake 2 mi · Teasdale Lake 3 mi · McCool Lake 3 mi · Hough Lake 3 mi · Bear Lake 3 mi · Popeye Lake 4 mi · Tees Lake 4 mi · Vanhorn Lake 4 mi · Deresti Lake 4 mi · Pecors Lake 4 mi
See how Lizotte Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.