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13-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 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 2004 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, McKinney L. draws 12 acres inside 0.7 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 54% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other. You'll find it in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Post L., 1 mi to the southwest.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 13 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
McKinney L. carries 3 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 40 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 McKinney L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
McKinney L. is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2004 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on McKinney L..
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 McKinney 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.
Post L. 1 mi · Mushroom Lake 1 mi · Emily Murphy L. 1 mi · Great Scott Lake 1 mi · Irene Parlby L. 1 mi · East Caribou Lake 2 mi · Benspreng Lake 2 mi · Cable Lake 2 mi · Stover Lake 2 mi · Grosjean Lake 2 mi · Leaping Fox Lake 2 mi · Smokey Blue Lake 2 mi
See how McKinney L. stacks up: 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: 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.