Wauby Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Wauby Lake, ON

Max 45 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

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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Recent catches at Wauby Lake

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Fishing Wauby Lake: what the data says

29-acre lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 45 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.

The outline encloses 30 acres, worked by 1 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 34% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.4 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. It sits in Parry Sound District. BIG DEER LAKE sits 3 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.

Yellow Perch fishing at Wauby Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 15 to 35 ft for winter. Summer yellow perch concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 20 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm most summer days.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Break off the point (20 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	12 to 35 ft	midday	Break off the point (20 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	15 to 35 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (38 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Pumpkinseed fishing at Wauby Lake

In spring, pumpkinseed run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 10 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 18 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 20 ft, rated good for winter pumpkinseed. Time it for the evening and early morning. 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	open water	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	2 to 10 ft	dusk & dawn	open water	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	4 to 14 ft	dusk & dawn	open water	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	6 to 18 ft	dawn	Break off the point (20 ft)	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 38 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 38 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 20 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
Secondary point: point, around 11 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Wauby Lake?

Wauby Lake is about 45 ft (14 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 Wauby Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch, pumpkinseed on Wauby Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Wauby Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Wauby 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 Wauby Lake?

Fishing on Wauby 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

BIG DEER LAKE 3 mi · Ogden Lake 3 mi · Love Lake 4 mi · Lake of Many Islands 4 mi · Whalley Lake 5 mi · Schmeiler Lake 6 mi · Ahmic Lake 6 mi · Snowshoe Lake 6 mi · Beaver Lake 7 mi · Spring Lake 7 mi · La Brash Lake 7 mi · Maeck Lake 8 mi

See how Wauby Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best pumpkinseed lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Parry Sound District fishing maps (441 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.