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93-acre lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. The lake tops out around 60 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Valiant Lake runs 93 acres with 2.3 miles of edge. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 45% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Renfrew County. The nearest mapped water is Mousseau Lake, 1 mi to the east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 40 ft. As the season builds they drop to 18 to 60 ft, wintering in 15 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 60 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (11 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 18 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (60 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Secondary point (11 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | dawn | Deep basin (60 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Valiant Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 60 ft down.
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 Valiant Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Valiant Lake is about 60 ft (18 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1970, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
Anglers target lake trout on Valiant Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 60 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, 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.
Fishing on Valiant 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.
Mousseau Lake 1 mi · Big Shingle Lake 2 mi · Little Marten Lake 2 mi · Harveys Shanty Lake 3 mi · Stoney Lake 3 mi · Gardiner Lake 3 mi · Rattail Lake 4 mi · Piglet Lake 4 mi · Billys Lake 4 mi · Gibson Lake 5 mi · Waterloo Lake 5 mi · Christopher Robin Lake 5 mi
See how Valiant Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Renfrew County fishing maps (298 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.