McClung Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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

Next on this water

Rainbow smelt run · baitfishApr 1 – May 25 · in ~7 months

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing McClung Lake: what the data says

92-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 70 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1963, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

Brook Trout fishing at McClung Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 1 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (1 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (1 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (1 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Break off the point (1 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Lake Trout fishing at McClung Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. As the season builds they drop to 21 to 70 ft, wintering in 18 to 70 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 70 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	10 to 40 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (1 ft)	Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow)
Summer	21 to 70 ft	dawn	Deep basin (70 ft)	White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger
Fall	10 to 50 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (1 ft)	Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs
Winter	18 to 70 ft	dawn	Deep basin (70 ft)	White tube jig, Airplane jig

Notable structure

6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 70 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 70 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 1 ft
Secondary point: point, around 1 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is McClung Lake?

McClung Lake is about 70 ft (21 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1963, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in McClung Lake?

Anglers target brook trout, lake trout on McClung Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on McClung Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 70 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish McClung 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.

What are the fishing regulations for McClung Lake?

Fishing on McClung 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

Villenue L. 3 (Black L./29, L.) 1 mi · Boundary Lake 2 mi · Slot Lake 2 mi · Horseshoe Lake 5 mi · Wye Lake 5 mi · Aubrey Lake 6 mi · Rioux Lake 10 6 mi · Mashagama Lake 6 mi · Charette Lake 6 mi · Heal Lake 8 mi · Seymour Lake 8 mi · Three Lakes 8 mi

See how McClung Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. 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.