Pal Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Pal Lake, ON

Max 46 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~8 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~8 months

Hopper & ant season (windward banks) · terrestrialsJul 1 – Sep 15 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Pal Lake

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Fishing Pal Lake: what the data says

13-acre lake in Rainy River District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 46 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Pal Lake runs 13 acres with 0.6 miles of edge. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 24% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. The water lies in Rainy River District. For a second option, Highland Lake lies 2 mi southwest.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Pal Lake

Spring puts smallmouth bass in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 20 to 45 ft. Winter smallmouth bass concentrate at Shoreline break, a prime-rated drop-off around 21 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	20 to 45 ft	midday	Shoreline break (21 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 39 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 39 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 21 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Pal Lake Access Point — ramp

Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Pal Lake fishing regulations

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 Pal Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Pal Lake?

Pal Lake is about 46 ft (14 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.

What fish are in Pal Lake?

Anglers target smallmouth bass on Pal Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Pal Lake?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Pal Lake?

For smallmouth bass, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Pal Lake?

Fishing on Pal 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.

Nearby waters

Highland Lake 2 mi · Steep Rock Lake 3 mi · Moose Lake 3 mi · Rawn Reservoir 4 mi · North Twin Lake 4 mi · Apungsisagen Lake 4 mi · Snow Lake 4 mi · Olympia Lake 4 mi · Icy Lake 5 mi · Fotheringham Lake 5 mi · Slush Lake 5 mi · Kemuel Lake 5 mi

See how Pal Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Rainy River District fishing maps (257 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.