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239-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 59 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1971, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Reserve Lake maps at 240 acres behind 7.4 miles of shoreline. A development index of 3.4 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 49% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.8 mi long by 0.9 mi wide at the broadest reach. Algoma District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Kaufman Lake, is 1 mi to the north.
Spring puts walleye in skinny water — 4 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 15 to 35 ft, wintering in 20 to 40 ft. Fall walleye concentrate at Secondary point, a prime-rated point around 10 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (10 ft) | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (17 ft) | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Secondary point (10 ft) | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Deep basin (58 ft) | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Reserve Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 58 ft down.
Access data: Land Information Ontario — Fishing Access Point. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Reserve Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Reserve Lake is about 59 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1971, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target walleye on Reserve Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Reserve 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.
Kaufman Lake 1 mi · Unnamed Lake 1 mi · Fillion L. 1 mi · Weashkog L. 1 mi · Jarvis L. 9 2 mi · Brilliant Lake 2 mi · Lake One 2 mi · Christman L. 2 mi · Jarvis Lake 2 mi · Sandy Lake 2 mi · Legge Lake 2 mi · Lost Loon Lake 2 mi
See how Reserve Lake stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. 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.