Monestime L. 5 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Monestime L. 5, ON

Max 8 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Monestime L. 5: what the data says

106-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 8 ft. Bathymetry on this water is estimated from its real outline and maximum depth. Use it to shortlist water, then verify with your electronics — and never navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.

The outline encloses 106 acres, worked by 3.8 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. Figure 1.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.5 mi at the beam. It sits in Algoma District. If the bite dies, Ritchie Lake is 3 mi to the southwest.

Yellow Perch fishing at Monestime L. 5

The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 2 to 8 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 8 ft through summer, 2 to 8 ft in winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn	Deep basin (7 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday	Deep basin (7 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (7 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Main-lake point, sits near 8 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Monestime L. 5 fishing regulations

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 Monestime L. 5 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Monestime L. 5?

Monestime L. 5 is about 8 ft (2 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.

What fish are in Monestime L. 5?

Anglers target yellow perch on Monestime L. 5.

Where is the best fishing spot on Monestime L. 5?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Monestime L. 5?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Monestime L. 5?

Fishing on Monestime L. 5 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.

Nearby waters

Ritchie Lake 3 mi · Little Beaver Lake 3 mi · Lac aux Sables 3 mi · Russian Lake 3 mi · Monestime Lake 26 3 mi · Lower Ritchie Lake 3 mi · Moon Lake 4 mi · Foucault L. 42 4 mi · Little Trout Lake 5 mi · Olinyk L. 21 6 mi · Big Trout L. 6 mi · Frying Pan Lake 6 mi

See how Monestime L. 5 stacks up: best yellow perch 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.