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24-acre lake in Frontenac County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 59 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1982 (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 24 acres wrapped in 1.2 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 59% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. Frontenac County claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Mousseau Lake, is 1 mi to the northeast.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 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 | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
McCreary Lake carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 56 ft down.
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 McCreary Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
McCreary Lake is about 59 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1982 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on McCreary Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on McCreary 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.
Mousseau Lake 1 mi · Big Mair Lake 3 mi · Wabun Lake 4 mi · Govan Lake 4 mi · Elbow Lake 4 mi · Mair Lake 4 mi · Scully Lake 5 mi · Perch Lake 5 mi · Limestone Lake 5 mi · Oriole Lake 5 mi · Battery Lake 5 mi · Lavant Long Lake 6 mi
See how McCreary Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Frontenac County fishing maps (127 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.