Private Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Private Lake, ON

Max 53 ft

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Where to start

Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

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

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 on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Private Lake

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Fishing Private Lake: what the data says

69-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.

Drawn out, this is 70 acres of water rimmed by 2.6 miles of bank. With a shoreline index of 2.2, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 40% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.7 mi, about 0.4 mi across. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Morrison Lake, 2 mi southeast of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Private Lake

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 24 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (13 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (24 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (13 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 45 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 45 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 24 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
Secondary point: point, around 13 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

Public access & boat ramps

Lunkie Lake 23 Shoreline Access — shore access
Private Lake Shoreline Access — shore access

Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.

Private Lake 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 Private Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Private Lake?

Private Lake is about 53 ft (16 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.

What fish are in Private Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Private Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Private Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Private Lake?

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 Private Lake?

Fishing on Private 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.

Nearby waters

Morrison Lake 2 mi · Cowie Lake 2 mi · Buck Lake 3 mi · Annibal Lake 4 mi · Poem L. 4 mi · Nahwegezhic L. 2 4 mi · Ragged Lake 5 mi · Gaudry L. 21 (Moon L.) 5 mi · Ward Lake 5 mi · Nahwegezhic L. 4 5 mi · Chubb Lake 5 mi · Little Saddle Lake 5 mi

See how Private Lake stacks up: best brook 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.