McGee L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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McGee L., ON

Max 11 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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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

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~7 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~8 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

Walleye

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Recent catches at McGee L.

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Fishing McGee L.: what the data says

22-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 11 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

The drawn water covers 22 acres wrapped in 0.7 miles of bank. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.1) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. Algoma District claims this one. Carls L. sits 0 mi south — the closest neighbouring chart.

Walleye fishing at McGee L.

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 3 to 11 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 11 ft covers summer, 3 to 11 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Shoreline break (7 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft	dusk & dawn	Shoreline break (7 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 40 ft	dusk & night	Shoreline break (7 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	3 to 11 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (7 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 7 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 7 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is McGee L.?

McGee L. is about 11 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in McGee L.?

Anglers target walleye on McGee L..

Where is the best fishing spot on McGee L.?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish McGee L.?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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 McGee L.?

Fishing on McGee 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

Carls L. 0 mi · Chiblow Lake 2 mi · Matinenda Lake 3 mi · Ryan Lake 3 mi · Canoe Lake 4 mi · Spence Lake 4 mi · Lake Hope 4 mi · Caribou Lake 4 mi · Loon Lake 5 mi · Darrell Lake 5 mi · Oscar Lake 5 mi · Cataract Lake 5 mi

See how McGee L. stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.