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116-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 6 to 20 ft covers summer, 5 to 20 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 20 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 4 to 20 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 5 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Spring puts smallmouth bass in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for winter smallmouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (19 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 6 to 20 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 6 to 20 ft covers summer, 5 to 20 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 20 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 20 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 5 to 20 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Moccasin Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 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 Moccasin Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Moccasin Lake is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.
Anglers target lake trout, smallmouth bass, burbot on Moccasin Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Moccasin 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: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 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.