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282-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 158 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The drawn water covers 283 acres wrapped in 3.7 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 11% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 1.2 mi end to end and 0.7 mi across at its widest. Kenora District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Lake L-66, is 2 mi to the northwest.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 50 to 120 ft game here, winter a 20 to 80 ft one. The chart's best answer is Secondary point — point, 23 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (23 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Break off the point (78 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (23 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (78 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 156 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 Merpaw Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Merpaw Lake is about 158 ft (48 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 Merpaw Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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 Merpaw 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.
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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.