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Fishing Maud Lake: what the data says
63-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 28 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Maud Lake
Spring brook trout on Maud Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 24 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Maud Lake
In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 7 to 28 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 28 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 28 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 24 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 24 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Maud Lake?
Maud Lake is about 28 ft 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 Maud Lake?
Anglers target brook trout, cisco (lake herring) on Maud Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Maud Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Maud 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.
Nearby waters
Elizabeth Lake · Sandy Lake · Unnamed · Weashkog L. · Reserve Lake · Christman L.
See how Maud Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best cisco (lake herring) lakes in Ontario
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