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Rating depth structure for burbot.
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120-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 41 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 121 acres wrapped in 4.7 miles of bank. An index of 3 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 71% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 1.3 mi, about 0.4 mi across. It sits in Algoma District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Hastie Lake, is 3 mi to the northwest.
Early season brown bullhead use the shallows, holding in 2 to 8 ft. Expect a summer slide to 3 to 12 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 25 ft. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a weed flat near 5 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | open water |
Spring burbot on Long Lake hold shallow, usually 12 to 41 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 12 to 41 ft in summer, 10 to 41 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 35 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (35 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (35 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (35 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 10 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (35 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 35 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 Long Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Long Lake is about 41 ft (12 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 brown bullhead, burbot on Long Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Long 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.
Hastie Lake 3 mi · Waugush Lake 3 mi · Lauzon Lake 4 mi · Turtle Lake 5 mi · McFadden Lake 5 mi · Boundary Lake 5 mi · Little McGiverin L. 5 mi · McGiverin Lake 6 mi · Granary Lake 7 mi · Christie Lake 8 mi · Lewis Lake 2 8 mi · Marshland Lake 8 mi
See how Long Lake stacks up: best burbot lakes in Ontario · best brown bullhead lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.