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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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25-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 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 2026 (an MNRF lake survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 25 acres of water rimmed by 1.2 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 70% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Algoma District. For a second option, Norberg L. 37 lies 1 mi southeast.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official Ontario MNRF Fish ON-Line record. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| 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 | 6 to 20 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (19 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 | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
5 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 19 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points; Government of Ontario - MNR Unpatented Crown Land Shoreline; Government of Ontario - MNR Unpatented Crown Land Shoreline. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Lake 11 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Nicolet Lake 11 is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2026 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Nicolet Lake 11.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 Lake 11 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.
Norberg L. 37 1 mi · Pipe Lake 3 mi · Wiley Lake 3 mi · Nicolet L. 16 4 mi · Griffin Lake 4 mi · Annie Lake 4 mi · Turkey Lake 5 mi · Batchawana Lake 5 mi · Middle Pancake Lake 5 mi · Huff Lake 5 mi · Joco Lake 6 mi · Smilsky Lake 11 6 mi
See how Nicolet Lake 11 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.