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61-acre lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 61 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Phipps Lake maps at 61 acres behind 3.5 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 3.1, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 46% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 1.2 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. It sits in Haliburton County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Cradle Lake, is 1 mi to the southwest.
Come spring, look for lake trout tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 18 to 61 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 61 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 52 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 | 18 to 61 ft | dawn | Deep basin (52 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 | 15 to 61 ft | dawn | Deep basin (52 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 52 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 Phipps Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Phipps Lake is about 61 ft (19 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.
Anglers target lake trout on Phipps Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Phipps 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.
Cradle Lake 1 mi · Bonnechere Lake 1 mi · Kenneth Lake 2 mi · Lawrence Lake 2 mi · Rod and Gun Lake 3 mi · Harness Lake 3 mi · Big Porcupine Lake 3 mi · McGarvey Lake 3 mi · Head Lake 3 mi · Delano Lake 3 mi · Lake Louisa 3 mi · Little Coon Lake 3 mi
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More water nearby: Haliburton County fishing maps (295 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or 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.