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117-acre lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 72 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Stephens Lake maps at 118 acres behind 3.4 miles of shoreline — one island included. An index of 2.2 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 18% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.3 mi with a 0.3-mi widest point. It sits in Thunder Bay District. Adrian Lake sits 2 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 35 ft before dropping to 20 to 40 ft for winter. Fall walleye concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 42 ft. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (20 ft) | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Break off the point (42 ft) | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (42 ft) | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
When the water first warms, burbot slide up into 25 to 70 ft. By summer they slide out to 22 to 72 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 72 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Keep a heavy jig + cut bait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (72 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 22 to 72 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (72 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 22 to 72 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (72 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (42 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Stephens Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 72 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 Stephens Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Stephens Lake is about 72 ft (22 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1985 (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target walleye, burbot on Stephens Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 72 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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 Stephens 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.
Adrian Lake 2 mi · Thunder Lake 2 mi · Marks Lake 5 mi · Pete Lake 8 mi · West Pennock 10 mi · Echo Lake 11 mi · Blossom Lake 14 mi · Little Dog Lake 15 mi · Chub Lake 16 mi · Oliver Lake 17 mi · Batwing Lake 18 mi · Kekekuab Lake 19 mi
See how Stephens Lake stacks up: best walleye lakes in Ontario · best burbot lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Thunder Bay District fishing maps (662 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.