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47-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 39 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1978, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Stinson Lake maps at 47 acres behind 1.9 miles of shoreline, broken up by an island. With a 2 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 43% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. Algoma District claims this one. Pear L. sits 1 mi west — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring brook trout on Stinson Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 21 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (21 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (21 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Stinson Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 38 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 Stinson Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Stinson Lake is about 39 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1978, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target brook trout on Stinson Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 21 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 Stinson 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.
Pear L. 1 mi · Pardee Lake 1 mi · Flying Goose Lake 1 mi · Ryan Lake 2 mi · Elephant Lake 2 mi · Vanhorn Lake 2 mi · Canyon Lake 2 mi · Kings Lake 2 mi · Tees Lake 2 mi · Hough Lake 3 mi · McCabe Lake 3 mi · Sheriff Lake 3 mi
See how Stinson Lake 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.