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41-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 26 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2025 (an MNRF lake survey). What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, West Joco Lake draws 41 acres inside 1.6 miles of shoreline. Index 1.8 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 48% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.6 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Joco Lake, 1 mi east of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 26 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 5 structure features on West Joco Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 26 ft.
Access data: Land Information Ontario — Fishing Access Point. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 West Joco Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →
West Joco Lake is about 26 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 2025 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target brook trout on West Joco Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For brook trout, 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.
Fishing on West Joco 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.
Joco Lake 1 mi · Upper Pancake Lake 2 mi · Annie Lake 2 mi · Middle Pancake Lake 2 mi · Round Lake 2 mi · Islay Lake 2 mi · Queminico Lake 2 mi · Nicolet L. 16 4 mi · Pipe Lake 4 mi · Pancake Lake 4 mi · Huff Lake 4 mi · Caysee Lake 4 mi
See how West Joco Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Algoma District fishing maps (1026 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.