Shuker Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Shuker Lake, ON

Max 22 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Shuker Lake

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Fishing Shuker Lake: what the data says

30-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

Shuker Lake maps at 29 acres behind 1.1 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.5) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Roughly 55% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.3 mi at the beam. Timiskaming District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Cariboo Lake, is 1 mi to the southwest.

Yellow Perch fishing at Shuker Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 22 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	7 to 22 ft	dawn	Deep basin (19 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	7 to 22 ft	midday	Deep basin (19 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	7 to 22 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (19 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

3 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 19 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 19 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft

Shuker Lake fishing regulations

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 Shuker Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Shuker Lake?

Shuker Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Shuker Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch on Shuker Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Shuker Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Shuker Lake?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Shuker Lake?

Fishing on Shuker 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.

Nearby waters

Cariboo Lake 1 mi · Hancock Lake 2 mi · Mima Lake 3 mi · Gerry Lake 3 mi · Perry Lake 3 mi · Watabeag Lake 3 mi · Peter Lake 3 mi · Dowsett Lake 3 mi · Laurad Lake 3 mi · Fallduck Lakes 3 mi · Slim Lake 3 mi · Fan Lake 3 mi

See how Shuker Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.