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46-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 54 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Spring Lake maps at 45 acres behind 1.6 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 40% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.6 mi with a 0.3-mi widest point. Algoma District claims this one. Green Lake sits 1 mi east — the closest neighbouring chart.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 16 to 54 ft game here, winter a 14 to 54 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 46 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
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 (14 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (46 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (14 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 14 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (46 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 16 to 54 ft. Even in summer they hold at 16 to 54 ft; winter keeps them in 14 to 54 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 46 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
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 | 16 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (46 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 16 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 14 to 54 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (46 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Spring Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 46 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 Spring Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Spring Lake is about 54 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, burbot on Spring Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 46 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Spring 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.
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More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.