Phelbin L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Rainbow smelt run · baitfishApr 1 – May 25 · in ~7 months

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Phelbin L.: what the data says

36-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Phelbin L. runs 36 acres with 1.2 miles of edge. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 20% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Lost Loon Lake, 1 mi southwest of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Phelbin L.

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 14 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 (14 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (14 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	open water	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Lake Trout fishing at Phelbin L.

The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 53 ft before dropping to 13 to 53 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 52 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 (14 ft)	Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow)
Summer	16 to 53 ft	dawn	Deep basin (52 ft)	White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger
Fall	10 to 50 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (14 ft)	Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs
Winter	13 to 53 ft	dawn	Deep basin (52 ft)	White tube jig, Airplane jig

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 52 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 52 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 46 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 14 ft
Secondary point: point, around 12 ft

Phelbin L. 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 Phelbin L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Phelbin L.?

Phelbin L. is about 53 ft (16 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2021 (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Phelbin L.?

Anglers target brook trout, lake trout on Phelbin L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Phelbin L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Phelbin L.?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Phelbin L.?

Fishing on Phelbin 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.

Nearby waters

Lost Loon Lake 1 mi · Northland L. 1 mi · Jarvis Lake 1 mi · Brilliant Lake 1 mi · Jarvis L. 9 2 mi · Midge Lake 2 mi · Crooked Lakes 2 mi · Christman L. 2 mi · Kaufman Lake 3 mi · Weashkog L. 3 mi · Unnamed Lake 3 mi · Reserve Lake 3 mi

See how Phelbin L. stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best brook trout lakes in Ontario

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