Turner Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Grey County, ON)

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Turner Lake, ON

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Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Turner Lake: what the data says

18-acre lake in Grey County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 3 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Turner Lake runs 18 acres with 1.2 miles of edge. Index 2.1 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi. You'll find it in Grey County. The nearest mapped water is Wilcox Lake, 2 mi to the north.

Yellow Perch fishing at Turner Lake

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 1 to 3 ft. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 3 ft; winter keeps them in 1 to 3 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 3 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dawn	Deep basin (3 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	1 to 3 ft	midday	Deep basin (3 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (3 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Turner Lake

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3 ft. Summer keeps them at 1 to 3 ft, and they winter in 1 to 3 ft. Fall smallmouth bass concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 3 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (3 ft)	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	1 to 3 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (1 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	1 to 3 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (3 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	1 to 3 ft	midday	Break off the point (1 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Turner Lake carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Main-lake point, about 3 ft down.

Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
Secondary point: point, around 3 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 1 ft

Turner Lake fishing regulations

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 Turner Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Turner Lake?

Turner Lake is about 3 ft (1 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.

What fish are in Turner Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch, smallmouth bass on Turner Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Turner Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Turner Lake?

For yellow perch, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Turner Lake?

Fishing on Turner 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.

Nearby waters

Wilcox Lake 2 mi · Flesherton L. 3 4 mi · Flesherton Community Pond 4 mi · Irish Lake 6 mi · Artemesia L. B 8 mi · Eugenia Lake 9 mi · Town Pond 9 mi · Wilder Lake 10 mi · Matthews Lake 11 mi · Bells Lake 12 mi · Durham Town P. 13 mi · Townsend Lake 13 mi

See how Turner Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Ontario · best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

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