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11-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 77 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 2022 (an MNRF lake survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Smilsky L. 3 draws 11 acres inside 0.6 miles of shoreline. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. 28% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Smilsky L. 4, 0 mi southwest of here.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Shoreline break, a prime-rated drop-off around 25 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (25 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Smilsky L. 3 carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 71 ft down.
Access data: Geospatial Ontario - Fishing Access Points. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Smilsky L. 3 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Smilsky L. 3 is about 77 ft (23 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2022 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Smilsky L. 3.
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 25 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 Smilsky L. 3 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.
Smilsky L. 4 0 mi · Bow Lake 3 mi · Huff Lake 3 mi · Smilsky Lake 11 3 mi · Queminico Lake 4 mi · Caysee Lake 4 mi · Negick Lake 4 mi · Kenny Lake 5 mi · Crescent Lake 5 mi · MacGregor Lake 6 mi · Joco Lake 6 mi · West Joco Lake 6 mi
See how Smilsky L. 3 stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or 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.