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237-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 92 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Walt Lake maps at 238 acres behind 3.6 miles of shoreline. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 27% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.2 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Kenora District. If the bite dies, Herb Lake is 1 mi to the southeast.
Come spring, look for lake trout tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 28 to 92 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 80 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 78 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (23 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 28 to 92 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (78 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (23 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (78 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Come spring, look for burbot tight to the bank in 25 to 70 ft. Expect a summer slide to 28 to 92 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 60 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 78 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (78 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 28 to 92 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (78 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (78 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (41 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Walt Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 78 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 Walt Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
Walt 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.
Anglers target lake trout, burbot on Walt Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 78 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 Walt 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.
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More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 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.