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403-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 151 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
On the chart, Sheila L. draws 404 acres inside 6.3 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.2, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 11% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.6 mi with a 1.1-mi widest point. The water lies in Kenora District. The nearest mapped water is VE40-11, L., 1 mi to the northeast.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. As the season builds they drop to 50 to 120 ft, wintering in 20 to 80 ft. Top water on the chart: Secondary point, a point in the 11 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (11 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Break off the point (133 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (49 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (150 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Sheila L. carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 150 ft down.
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 Sheila L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Sheila L. is about 151 ft (46 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1979, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout on Sheila L..
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in spring. The interactive chart above rates every 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 Sheila 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.
VE40-11, L. 1 mi · Ella L. 2 mi · Burton L. 2 mi · VF41-67, L. 2 mi · VF41-66, L. 2 mi · Porcus Lake 2 mi · Gibson L. 3 mi · Veronica Lake 3 mi · Fish L. 3 mi · Jorgenson L. 3 mi · Pidlubney L. 4 mi · Roddy L. 4 mi
See how Sheila L. stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 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.