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115-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, South Lake runs 114 acres with 2.9 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 31% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 1 mi, about 0.5 mi across. You'll find it in Kenora District. For a second option, XE16-17, L. lies 1 mi southwest.
Spring puts lake trout in skinny water — 10 to 40 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 16 to 53 ft; cold water stacks them in 13 to 53 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 45 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 13 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Break off the point (24 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 45 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 South Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
South Lake is about 53 ft (16 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.
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on South Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, 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.
Fishing on South 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.
XE16-17, L. 1 mi · Lost Lake 2 mi · Heronry L. 3 mi · Emerald Lake 3 mi · Dewan Lake 4 mi · Notman Lake 6 mi · Wabuska Lake 6 mi · Willow Narrows Lake 7 mi · Raven Lake 7 mi · Little Notman L. 7 mi · Kay Lake 8 mi · Asinn Lake 9 mi
See how South Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.