Put and Take L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Put and Take L., ON

Max 14 ft

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Where to start

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

Hatch outlook

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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 here are generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Put and Take L.: what the data says

6-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 14 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1960, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

Put and Take L. maps at 6 acres behind 0.5 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. It sits in Nipissing District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Crooked Lake, is 1 mi to the east.

Brook Trout fishing at Put and Take L.

Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 14 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 14 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 14 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 14 ft of water and rates prime come summer. 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 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (2 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	4 to 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (14 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 14 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	2 to 14 ft	dawn	Deep basin (14 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

The chart marks 4 structure features on Put and Take L.; the deepest is Deep basin at about 14 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 3 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft

Put and Take L. 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 Put and Take L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

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Common questions

How deep is Put and Take L.?

Put and Take L. is about 14 ft (4 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1960, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Put and Take L.?

Anglers target brook trout on Put and Take L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Put and Take L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Put and Take L.?

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 Put and Take L.?

Fishing on Put and Take L. 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

Crooked Lake 1 mi · Turcotte Ponds 1 mi · Clear Lake 1 mi · Alexander Lake 1 mi · Alexis Lake 1 mi · Harrington Lake 2 mi · Parks Lake 2 mi · Montreuil Lake 3 mi · Crocan Lake 4 mi · Campbell Lake 4 mi · Ducharme Lake 4 mi · Ring Lake 4 mi

See how Put and Take L. stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.