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64-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 86 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 64 acres wrapped in 1.9 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 32% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.6 mi, about 0.4 mi across. It sits in Algoma District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Spinweb Lake, is 1 mi to the north.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 6 ft of water and rates good come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (39 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring burbot on Plourde L. 16 hold shallow, usually 25 to 70 ft. By summer they slide out to 26 to 86 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 73 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (73 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 26 to 86 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (73 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (73 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (39 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 73 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 Plourde L. 16 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Plourde L. 16 is about 86 ft (26 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 brook trout, burbot on Plourde L. 16.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 73 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Plourde L. 16 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.
Spinweb Lake 1 mi · Plourde L. 18 1 mi · Terace L. 3 mi · Sharon L. 3 mi · Star Lake 4 mi · Prescott L. 17 5 mi · Lefebvre Lake 22 5 mi · Deschamp Lake 7 mi · Brown L. 7 mi · Bell Lake 7 mi · Moon Lake 7 mi · Nina Lake 8 mi
See how Plourde L. 16 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best burbot 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.