Red Canoe Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Red Canoe Lake, ON

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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

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – 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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Fishing Red Canoe Lake: what the data says

39-acre lake in Nipissing District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 7 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.

The outline encloses 39 acres, worked by 1.8 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (2.1) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.2 mi across. It sits in Nipissing District. Belanger Lake sits 1 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.

Yellow Perch fishing at Red Canoe Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 2 to 7 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 7 ft, and they winter in 2 to 7 ft. Spring yellow perch concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Deep basin (6 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Deep basin (6 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (6 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Red Canoe Lake

Early season northern pike use the shallows, holding in 2 to 7 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 7 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 7 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Red Canoe Lake

Early season smallmouth bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 7 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 7 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 7 ft. The chart's best answer is Main-lake point — point, 7 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (7 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (3 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (7 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Break off the point (3 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Rock Bass fishing at Red Canoe Lake

In spring, rock bass run shallow here, mostly 1 to 7 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 7 ft, and they winter in 2 to 7 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for summer rock bass. Time it for the evening. You won't need more than a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (7 ft)	1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dusk	Main-lake point (7 ft)	Ned rig (small), Marabou jig
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Break off the point (3 ft)	Small tube jig, Inline spinner
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Deep basin (6 ft)	Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike

Pumpkinseed fishing at Red Canoe Lake

In spring, pumpkinseed run shallow here, mostly 1 to 7 ft. Summer keeps them at 1 to 7 ft, and they winter in 2 to 7 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring pumpkinseed. Time it for the evening and early morning. You won't need more than a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 7 ft	midday & dusk	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	1 to 7 ft	dusk & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	2 to 7 ft	dusk & dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Shallow bay flat (3 ft)	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Main-lake point, sits near 7 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 3 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Red Canoe Lake?

Red Canoe Lake is about 7 ft (2 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 Red Canoe Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch, northern pike, smallmouth bass, rock bass, pumpkinseed on Red Canoe Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Red Canoe Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Red Canoe Lake?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Red Canoe Lake?

Fishing on Red Canoe 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

Belanger Lake 1 mi · Robin Lake 1 mi · Lost L. 3 mi · Opechee Boys Lake 3 mi · Twinsister Lake 3 mi · Kervin Lake 3 mi · Tent Lake 3 mi · Mann Lake 3 mi · Panet Lake 3 mi · Jumping Cariboo Lake 4 mi · Norris Lake 4 mi · Kettle Lake 4 mi

See how Red Canoe Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario · best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best rock bass lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Nipissing District fishing maps (683 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.