Lovells L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Lovells L., ON

Max 47 ft

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Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

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

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

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

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Lovells L.: what the data says

7-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 47 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

The outline encloses 7 acres, worked by 0.4 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.1), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 25% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Cochrane District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Devils Punch Bowl Lake, is 0 mi to the northeast.

Brook Trout fishing at Lovells L.

When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 3 to 20 ft one. Start at Shoreline break. It's a drop-off holding about 21 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Rainbow Trout fishing at Lovells L.

Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline break: a drop-off around 21 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	8 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	10 to 35 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	8 to 40 ft	dawn	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Lovells L.

Spring smallmouth bass on Lovells L. hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 45 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline break — drop-off, 21 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	20 to 45 ft	midday	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 40 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 40 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 21 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Fishing access — carry-in

Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Lovells L. 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 Lovells L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Lovells L.?

Lovells L. is about 47 ft (14 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.

What fish are in Lovells L.?

Anglers target brook trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass on Lovells L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Lovells L.?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Lovells L.?

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 Lovells L.?

Fishing on Lovells L. 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

Devils Punch Bowl Lake 0 mi · Wilson Lake 1 mi · Airstrip Lake 1 mi · Morgan Pt. 2 mi · Deslaurier L. 3 mi · Nellie Lake 3 mi · Walker L. 2 3 mi · Horseshoe Lake 5 mi · Cole Lake 5 mi · Rice Lake 6 mi · Devonshire Lake 6 mi · Martin L. 8 mi

See how Lovells L. stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario · best rainbow trout lakes in Ontario · best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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