Smilsky Lake 11 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

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

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Smilsky Lake 11: what the data says

13-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2022 (an MNRF lake survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

On the chart, Smilsky Lake 11 draws 13 acres inside 1.2 miles of shoreline — one island included. The 2.4 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. 97% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other. The water lies in Algoma District. The nearest mapped water is Huff Lake, 2 mi to the southwest.

Brook Trout fishing at Smilsky Lake 11

Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 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 (6 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	6 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (18 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (6 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	3 to 20 ft	dawn	Deep basin (18 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

4 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 18 ft, is the deepest of them.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 6 ft
Secondary point: point, around 6 ft

Smilsky Lake 11 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 Smilsky Lake 11 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Smilsky Lake 11?

Smilsky Lake 11 is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2022 (an MNRF lake survey).

What fish are in Smilsky Lake 11?

Anglers target brook trout on Smilsky Lake 11.

Where is the best fishing spot on Smilsky Lake 11?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Smilsky Lake 11?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Smilsky Lake 11?

Fishing on Smilsky Lake 11 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

Huff Lake 2 mi · Bow Lake 2 mi · Negick Lake 2 mi · Smilsky L. 4 3 mi · Smilsky L. 3 3 mi · Queminico Lake 4 mi · Joco Lake 5 mi · Pipe Lake 6 mi · Annie Lake 6 mi · West Joco Lake 6 mi · Nicolet Lake 11 6 mi · Caysee Lake 6 mi

See how Smilsky Lake 11 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 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.