Macfie Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Macfie Lake, ON

Max 110 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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

Rainbow smelt run · baitfishApr 1 – May 25 · in ~7 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 Macfie Lake: what the data says

178-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 110 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Traced from the shoreline, Macfie Lake runs 182 acres with 4.6 miles of edge. An index of 2.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 38% of this chart, as modeled. The basin spans about 1.1 mi end to end and 0.5 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Sudbury District. For a second option, Robbie Lake lies 0 mi north.

Lake Trout fishing at Macfie Lake

Spring puts lake trout in skinny water — 10 to 40 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 33 to 110 ft, wintering in 20 to 80 ft. Summer lake trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 94 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	10 to 40 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (28 ft)	Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow)
Summer	33 to 110 ft	dawn	Deep basin (94 ft)	White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger
Fall	10 to 50 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (28 ft)	Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs
Winter	20 to 80 ft	dawn	Break off the point (50 ft)	White tube jig, Airplane jig

Yellow Perch fishing at Macfie Lake

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 35 ft. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Deep basin (94 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (94 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 94 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 94 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 50 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 28 ft
Secondary point: point, around 28 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Macfie Lake?

Macfie Lake is about 110 ft (34 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 Macfie Lake?

Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on Macfie Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Macfie Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 94 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Macfie Lake?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Macfie Lake?

Fishing on Macfie 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

Robbie Lake 0 mi · Cabot Lake 1 mi · Cabot L. 3 2 mi · Ketchiwaboose Lake 2 mi · Burrows L. 5 2 mi · Cabot L. 4 2 mi · Kwitosse Lake 3 mi · Knothole Lake 4 mi · Claw Lake 4 mi · Marne Lake 4 mi · Nissin L. 5 mi · Caribou Lake 5 mi

See how Macfie Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best lake trout lakes in Ontario

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