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327-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 328 acres of water rimmed by 7.9 miles of bank, broken up by 5 islands. An index of 3.1 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 44% of this chart. End to end it runs roughly 1.7 mi, about 0.8 mi across. You'll find it in Sudbury District. The nearest mapped water is McCulloch Lake, 1 mi to the northeast.
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 46 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 Mihell Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Mihell Lake is about 46 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1989 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target northern pike on Mihell Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For northern pike, 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 Mihell 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.
McCulloch Lake 1 mi · Scarecrow Lake 3 mi · Woods Lake 4 mi · Jerry Lake 5 mi · Regan Lake 5 mi · Smith Lake 6 mi · White Pine Lake 6 mi · Hamlow Lake 6 mi · Stull Lake 6 mi · Smoothwater Lake 6 mi · Whitepine Lake 7 mi · Marina Lake 7 mi
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More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 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.