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127-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 36 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1988 (an MNRF lake survey). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, WF04-13, L. draws 127 acres inside 2.4 miles of shoreline. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 27% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 0.7 mi end to end and 0.6 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Kenora District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Vf94-16, L., 1 mi southwest of here.
Spring yellow perch on WF04-13, L. hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 33 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (33 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 1 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 33 ft.
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 WF04-13, L. specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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WF04-13, L. is about 36 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1988 (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target yellow perch, northern pike on WF04-13, L..
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on WF04-13, L. 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.
Vf94-16, L. 1 mi · Amesdale Lake 2 mi · Little Amesdale Lake 3 mi · Akin Lakes 3 mi · Walsh Lake 5 mi · Fawcett Lake 6 mi · Dominick Lake 7 mi · Rosamond Lake 7 mi · Fawcett Lake Chain 7 mi · Rugby Lake 7 mi · Good Lake 8 mi · Wickens Lake 9 mi
See how WF04-13, L. stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario · best yellow perch lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.