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82-acre lake in Sudbury District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 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 1980 (a transect sounding survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 82 acres of water rimmed by 1.9 miles of bank, broken up by an island. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 62% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Sudbury District. The nearest mapped water is Benner Lake, 1 mi to the southeast.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official Ontario MNRF Fish ON-Line record. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 53 ft before dropping to 13 to 53 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (25 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (52 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (25 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 13 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (52 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 15 to 35 ft one. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Back-bay flat (4 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Break off the point (38 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (38 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 16 to 53 ft. The depth story barely changes: 16 to 53 ft through summer, 13 to 53 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (52 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (52 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (52 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 13 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (52 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 52 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 Rodd Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Rodd Lake is about 53 ft (16 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1980 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch, burbot on Rodd Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, 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.
Fishing on Rodd 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.
Benner Lake 1 mi · Pilgrim Lake 2 mi · Bluesucker L. 2 mi · Solace Lake 3 mi · Selkirk Lake 48 5 mi · Lyman Lake 5 mi · Selkirk Lake 5 mi · Bull Lake 6 mi · Florence Lake 6 mi · Hazel Lake 6 mi · Eaglenest Lake 6 mi · Seagram Lake 7 mi
See how Rodd Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best lake trout lakes in Ontario · best burbot lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Sudbury District fishing maps (868 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.