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271-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1976, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, North McCrea Lake draws 273 acres inside 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. About 40% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 1.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.5 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Thunder Bay District. The nearest mapped water is Gibson Lake, 8 mi to the southeast.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on North McCrea Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 49 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 North McCrea Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
North McCrea Lake is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1976, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on North McCrea Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 19 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 North McCrea 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.
Gibson Lake 8 mi · Jarvey Lake 9 mi · Pokei Lake 11 mi · Obatanga Lake 17 mi · Ellen Lake 18 mi · Knife Lake 19 mi · Fearless Lake 19 mi · Bogle Lake 20 mi · Cotton Lake 20 mi · Burnfield Lake 21 mi · Clearwater Lake 21 mi · West Kabenung Lake 22 mi
See how North McCrea Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.