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560-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 146 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Pickle Lake runs 563 acres with 8.2 miles of edge, broken up by 2 islands. An index of 2.5 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 31% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.3 mi with a 1-mi widest point. You'll find it in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Carry Lake, 2 mi to the southwest.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 50 to 120 ft before dropping to 20 to 80 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 124 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 (37 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (124 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (37 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (66 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Pickle Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 124 ft.
Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Pickle Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Pickle Lake is about 146 ft (45 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 Pickle Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 124 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 Pickle 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.
Carry Lake 2 mi · Ogasiwi Lake 3 mi · Ash Lake 4 mi · Haf L. 4 mi · Blackfish Lake 4 mi · Dog Lake 5 mi · Ballard Lake 5 mi · Bader Lake 6 mi · Buckhorn Lake 7 mi · Crooked Lake 8 mi · Gee Lake 8 mi · Bolkow Lake 9 mi
See how Pickle Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.