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Rating depth structure for pumpkinseed.
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87-acre lake in Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario. The lake tops out around 56 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Upper Raft Lake maps at 87 acres behind 2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.5) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Roughly 39% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.2 mi across. Muskoka District Municipality claims this one. If the bite dies, Lower Raft Lake is 1 mi to the south.
In spring, pumpkinseed run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 10 ft before dropping to 6 to 18 ft for winter. Spring pumpkinseed concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 6 ft. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 48 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Upper Raft Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Upper Raft Lake is about 56 ft (17 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 pumpkinseed on Upper Raft Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For pumpkinseed, 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 Upper Raft 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.
Lower Raft Lake 1 mi · Verner Lake 1 mi · Surprise Lake 2 mi · Little Long L. 2 mi · Foote Lake 2 mi · Greens L. 3 mi · Hoover L. 3 mi · Spry Lake 3 mi · Little Bear L. 3 mi · Oudaze Lake 3 mi · Hart Lake 3 mi · Mayer Lake 4 mi
See how Upper Raft Lake stacks up: best pumpkinseed lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Muskoka District Municipality fishing maps (276 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or 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.