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Fishing Stong Lake: what the data says
31-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 20 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Stong Lake
Spring brook trout on Stong Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Stong Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 6 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 20 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Stong Lake
Start shallow in spring: cisco (lake herring) sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Best bite is early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 20 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Rock Bass fishing at Stong Lake
Spring rock bass on Stong Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for summer rock bass. Best bite is the evening. Summer baits: a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 5 to 20 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Stong Lake?
Stong Lake is about 20 ft 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.
What fish are in Stong Lake?
Anglers target brook trout, lake whitefish, rock bass, cisco (lake herring) on Stong Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Stong Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Stong Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Big Trout Lake · McKiggan Lake · Hanna Lake · Horseshoe Lake · Little Serpent Lake · Lang Lake
See how Stong Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario · best lake whitefish lakes in Ontario · best rock bass lakes in Ontario · best cisco (lake herring) lakes in Ontario
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