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66-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 79 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Rioux Lake 28 maps at 66 acres behind 2.1 miles of shoreline, broken up by an island. With a 1.8 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 12% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. It sits in Algoma District. Seymour Lake sits 1 mi east — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring brook trout on Rioux Lake 28 hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 24 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (24 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 78 ft.
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 Rioux Lake 28 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Rioux Lake 28 is about 79 ft (24 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Rioux Lake 28.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Fishing on Rioux Lake 28 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.
Seymour Lake 1 mi · Rioux Lake 35 2 mi · Rioux Lake 10 3 mi · Wye Lake 3 mi · Izaak Lake 3 mi · Hyslop Lake 3 mi · Rioux Lake 16 4 mi · Rioux L. 36 4 mi · Toodee Lake 4 mi · Upper Grindstone Lake 4 mi · Barr Lake 4 mi · Sturgeon L. 27 4 mi
See how Rioux Lake 28 stacks up: best brook trout 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.