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478-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 28 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Drawn out, this is 480 acres of water rimmed by 11.4 miles of bank. With a shoreline index of 3.7, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 95% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 4.6 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.6 mi at the beam. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Marjorie Lake, 2 mi south of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 20 ft, wintering in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (20 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Secondary point (9 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Count 7 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 24 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 Pichogen Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Pichogen Lake is about 28 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target northern pike on Pichogen Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For northern pike, 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 Pichogen 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.
Marjorie Lake 2 mi · Gull Lake 7 mi · Minnipuka Lake 8 mi · Lower Minnipuka Lake 10 mi · Goat Lake 12 mi · Little Goat Lake 13 mi · Little Cameron Lake 14 mi · Roche Lake 15 mi · Cameron Lake 15 mi · Awameg Lake 16 mi · Kabinakagami Lake 18 mi · Woodosgoon Lake 22 mi
See how Pichogen Lake stacks up: best northern pike 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.