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108-acre lake in Hastings County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 36 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The drawn water covers 109 acres wrapped in 2.5 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 55% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 1 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Hastings County. Big Mink Lake sits 4 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 19 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring brown bullhead on Meach Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 25 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 2 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (36 ft) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 36 ft.
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 Meach Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Meach Lake is about 36 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target brook trout, brown bullhead on Meach Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Meach 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.
Big Mink Lake 4 mi · Scorch Lake 5 mi · Little Billings Lake 5 mi · Billings Lake 5 mi · Lake St. Peter 6 mi · Byers Lake 6 mi · Branch Lake 6 mi · South Little Mink Lake 7 mi · McKenzie Lake 7 mi · Big Rock Lake 7 mi · Upper Minnow Lake 7 mi · Little Hay Lake 8 mi
See how Meach Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best brown bullhead lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Hastings County fishing maps (30 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.