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Fishing West Aumond Lake: what the data says
203-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at West Aumond Lake
In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 6 to 23 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 23 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 5 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Yellow Perch fishing at West Aumond Lake
Spring yellow perch on West Aumond Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 7 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 7 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is West Aumond Lake?
West Aumond Lake is about 23 ft 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 West Aumond Lake?
Anglers target yellow perch, cisco (lake herring) on West Aumond Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on West Aumond Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish West Aumond Lake?
For cisco (lake herring), 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.
Nearby waters
Red Pine Lake · Lalonde Lake · Pieurot Lake · Second Twin Pond · Big Poplar Lake · Gilmour Lake
See how West Aumond Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario · best cisco (lake herring) lakes in Ontario
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