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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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24-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 40 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 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
On the chart, Shrimp Lake draws 24 acres inside 1.1 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 79% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.4 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. The water lies in Kenora District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Indian Lake, 3 mi south of here.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (30 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (4 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Shrimp Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 30 ft down.
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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 Shrimp Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Shrimp Lake is about 40 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Shrimp Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 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 Shrimp 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.
Indian Lake 3 mi · Little Snowstorm Lake 4 mi · Snowstorm Lake 4 mi · Victoria Lake 4 mi · Steinhoff Lake 5 mi · Reguly Lake 5 mi · Pluto Lake 5 mi · Ripple Lake 6 mi · Paguchi Lake 6 mi · Linwood L. 6 mi · Watts L. 6 mi · Godden Lake 7 mi
See how Shrimp Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 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.