Reid Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Timiskaming District, ON)

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Reid Lake, ON

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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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 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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Recent catches at Reid Lake

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Fishing Reid Lake: what the data says

12-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 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 1985 (an MNRF lake survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

The drawn water covers 12 acres wrapped in 0.5 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 77% of this chart. It sits in Timiskaming District. If the bite dies, George Lake is 1 mi to the northwest.

Yellow Perch fishing at Reid Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 26 ft before dropping to 8 to 26 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (1 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	8 to 26 ft	dawn	Deep basin (22 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	8 to 26 ft	midday	Deep basin (22 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	8 to 26 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (22 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 22 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 9 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Reid Lake?

Reid Lake is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Reid Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch on Reid Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Reid Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Reid 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 Reid Lake?

Fishing on Reid 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

George Lake 1 mi · Loon Lake 2 mi · Sharp Lake 3 mi · Moose Lake 3 mi · Gillies Lake 3 mi · Clear Lake 4 mi · Green Lake 4 mi · Sasaginaga Lake 4 mi · Bass Lake 5 mi · Bay Lake 5 mi · Peterson Lake 6 mi · Giroux Lake 6 mi

See how Reid Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 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.