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15,561-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 160 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Drawn out, this is 15,632 acres of water rimmed by 155.3 miles of bank, with 137 islands in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 8.9) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 36% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 20.2 mi with a 6.7-mi widest point. You'll find it in Kenora District. The nearest mapped water is Grist Lake, 9 mi to the west.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 50 to 120 ft before dropping to 20 to 80 ft for winter. Winter lake trout concentrate at Offshore hump, a prime-rated offshore hump around 25 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (38 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Break off the point (126 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (25 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (25 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
17 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 157 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 McInnes Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
McInnes Lake is about 160 ft (49 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target lake trout on McInnes Lake.
Offshore hump is the top-rated area: an offshore hump in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Fishing on McInnes 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.
Grist Lake 9 mi · Culverson Lake 10 mi · Cleveland Lake 13 mi · Critchell Lake 13 mi · Matchett Lake 16 mi · Cornelius Lake 17 mi · Bullock Lake 17 mi · Barton Lake 18 mi · Unnamed Lake 20 mi · Warwick Lake 21 mi · Harling Lake 22 mi · Meddick Lake 23 mi
See how McInnes Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 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.