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12-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Drawn out, this is 11 acres of water rimmed by 0.8 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 57% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Pipe Lake, 1 mi northeast of here.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| 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 | 8 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (22 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 | Break off the point (12 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 22 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 Nicolet L. 16 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Nicolet L. 16 is about 26 ft (8 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 Nicolet L. 16.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Nicolet L. 16 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.
Pipe Lake 1 mi · Annie Lake 2 mi · Middle Pancake Lake 2 mi · Pancake Lake 3 mi · Upper Pancake Lake 3 mi · Brant Lake 3 mi · Wiley Lake 3 mi · Joco Lake 3 mi · Upper Smith Lake 3 mi · Nicolet Lake 11 4 mi · West Joco Lake 4 mi · Cedar Lakes 4 mi
See how Nicolet L. 16 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.