Violin Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Violin Lake, ON

Max 92 ft

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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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

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~8 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.

Northern Pike

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Fishing Violin Lake: what the data says

83-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 92 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Violin Lake runs 84 acres with 2.7 miles of edge. Index 2.1 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 39% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 0.9 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Cochrane District. The nearest mapped water is Bryce Lake, 1 mi to the south.

Northern Pike fishing at Violin Lake

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 20 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. Spring northern pike concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 6 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	8 to 20 ft	dawn & dusk	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	6 to 18 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday	Shallow bay flat (6 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Notable structure

Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 78 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 78 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 41 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 23 ft
Secondary point: point, around 23 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Violin Lake?

Violin Lake is about 92 ft (28 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 Violin Lake?

Anglers target northern pike on Violin Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Violin Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Violin Lake?

For northern pike, 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.

What are the fishing regulations for Violin Lake?

Fishing on Violin 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

Bryce Lake 1 mi · Louise Lake 1 mi · Canary Lake 1 mi · Constance Lake 2 mi · West Lake 3 mi · Pike Lake 3 mi · Bluebelle Lake 5 mi · Samuel Lake 5 mi · Pelican Lake 6 mi · Gallinule Lake 6 mi · St. Joseph Lake 6 mi · Rogers Lake 6 mi

See how Violin Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. 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.