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Rating depth structure for yellow perch.
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350-acre lake near Heinsburg. The lake tops out around 139 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Whitney Lake maps at 350 acres behind 2.8 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.1), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 0% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 1 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.8 mi at the beam. Division No. 12 claims this one. Laurier Lake sits 2 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 139 ft range, good in fall. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (55 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (139 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (139 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (139 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Whitney Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 139 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Alberta waters are set by the Alberta fishing regulations — and special regulations can apply to Whitney Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Alberta fishing regulations →
Whitney Lake is about 139 ft (42 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target yellow perch on Whitney Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 139 ft of water that rates good for yellow perch in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Whitney Lake is regulated by the Alberta fishing regulations. Check the official Alberta regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Laurier Lake 2 mi · Frog Lake 10 mi · Kehiwin Lake 21 mi · Reita Lake 21 mi · Muriel Lake 22 mi · Lac Saint Cyr 26 mi · Angling Lake 27 mi · Chickenhill Lake 28 mi · Charlotte Lake 29 mi · Jessie Lake 30 mi · Moose Lake 32 mi · Pebble Lake 34 mi, SK
See how Whitney Lake stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Alberta
More water nearby: Division No. 12 fishing maps (45 charts). Browse all Alberta fishing maps or 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.