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59-acre lake in Haliburton County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 86 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1975, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Silver Buck Lake draws 60 acres inside 1.7 miles of shoreline — 2 islands included. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 43% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 0.5 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Haliburton County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Sherborne Lake, 1 mi north of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 18 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 | Break off the point (18 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 (18 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 86 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 Silver Buck Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Silver Buck Lake is about 86 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1975, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Silver Buck Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 18 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 Silver Buck 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.
Sherborne Lake 1 mi · Lake St. Nora 2 mi · Big Brother Lake 2 mi · Partridge Lake 2 mi · Saskatchewan Lake 2 mi · Avery Lake 3 mi · Big Hawk Lake 3 mi · Nehemiah Lake 3 mi · Kabakwa Lake 3 mi · Nunikani Lake 4 mi · Glennie Lake 4 mi · Shoelace Lake 4 mi
See how Silver Buck Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Haliburton County fishing maps (295 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.