Red Deer L. Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Red Deer L., ON

Max 21 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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Fishing Red Deer L.: what the data says

21-acre lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 21 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.

Drawn out, this is 21 acres of water rimmed by 1.5 miles of bank. The 2.3 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 65% of this chart, as modeled. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Parry Sound District. For a second option, Denis Lake lies 1 mi southeast.

Brook Trout fishing at Red Deer L.

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 21 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 18 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 (8 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	6 to 21 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (18 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Deep basin (18 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

The chart marks 4 structure features on Red Deer L.; the deepest is Deep basin at about 18 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft

Red Deer 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 Red Deer L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Red Deer L.?

Red Deer L. is about 21 ft (6 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 Deer L.?

Anglers target brook trout on Red Deer L..

Where is the best fishing spot on Red Deer L.?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Red Deer 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 Red Deer L.?

Fishing on Red Deer 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

Denis Lake 1 mi · Twentyseven Lake 1 mi · Maryjane Lake 1 mi · Tower Lake 2 mi · East Tower L. 2 mi · Twin Lakes 2 mi · Capsell Lake 3 mi · Lambs Lake 3 mi · Long Lake 3 mi · Kawawaymog Lake 3 mi · Shaw Lake 3 mi · Little Beaver L. 3 mi

See how Red Deer L. stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Parry Sound District fishing maps (441 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.