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201-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 22 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Middle Pancake Lake draws 201 acres inside 3.1 miles of shoreline. Index 1.6 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 80% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.2 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Upper Pancake Lake, 1 mi west of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 7 to 22 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 19 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Middle Pancake Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 19 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 Middle Pancake Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Middle Pancake Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target brook trout on Middle Pancake Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 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 Middle Pancake 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.
Upper Pancake Lake 1 mi · Annie Lake 1 mi · Joco Lake 2 mi · Pancake Lake 2 mi · West Joco Lake 2 mi · Nicolet L. 16 2 mi · Pipe Lake 3 mi · Upper Smith Lake 3 mi · Round Lake 3 mi · Brant Lake 4 mi · Islay Lake 4 mi · Cedar Lakes 4 mi
See how Middle Pancake Lake 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. 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.