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213-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 89 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Northland L. draws 214 acres inside 4.4 miles of shoreline, with 2 islands in the mix. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.2) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Roughly 14% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.5 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Midge Lake, 1 mi northeast of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 15 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (36 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 27 to 89 ft before dropping to 20 to 80 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 88 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 27 to 89 ft | dawn | Deep basin (88 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (36 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 25 to 70 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 27 to 89 ft before dropping to 15 to 60 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 88 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (36 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 27 to 89 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (88 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (88 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (36 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Northland L. carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 88 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 Northland L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Northland L. is about 89 ft (27 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout, lake trout, burbot on Northland L..
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 88 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Northland L. 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.
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See how Northland L. stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best burbot lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.