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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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12-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 31 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1997 (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Moon Lake runs 11 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. Index 1.6 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 53% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 0.3 mi long. You'll find it in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Burnt Lake, 1 mi to the east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 6 to 31 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 23 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 31 ft | dawn | Break off the point (23 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Moon Lake carries 3 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 26 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 Moon Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Moon Lake is about 31 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1997 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target rainbow trout on Moon Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For rainbow 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 Moon 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.
Burnt Lake 1 mi · Rottier L. 2 mi · Grey Trout Lake 2 mi · Bilton Lake 2 mi · Rawhide Lake 3 mi · Mount Lake 3 mi · West Ritchie Lake 3 mi · Stewleen Lake 4 mi · Winchester Lake 4 mi · Tee Lake 4 mi · Skunk Lake 4 mi · Mud Lake 4 mi
See how Moon Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.