Willis Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Kenora District, ON)

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Willis Lake: what the data says

4,946-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 85 ft. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF. The exact depth survey is published on its own because no defensible water-specific species roster was found.

The outline encloses 4,967 acres, worked by 116.8 miles of shoreline — 27 islands included. A development index of 11.8 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 77% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 8.4 mi long by 5.7 mi wide at the broadest reach. Kenora District claims this one. Barton Lake sits 8 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.

Notable structure

Count 17 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 60 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 60 ft
Deepest basin: deep basin, around 59 ft
Sharp break: drop-off, around 54 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 18 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
Sharp break: drop-off, around 11 ft
Secondary point: point, around 6 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Shallow feeding flat: feeding flat, around 5 ft
Rock reef: rock pile, around 3 ft
Rock reef: rock pile, around 3 ft
Rock reef: rock pile, around 3 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft

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

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Common questions

How deep is Willis Lake?

Willis Lake is about 85 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from a transect sounding survey by the Ontario MNRF.

What fish are in Willis Lake?

No official water-specific fish survey, inspected stocking record, reported-catch roster, or species-bearing fisheries classification was found for Willis Lake. Its depth chart is still a real survey; species and fishing spots are intentionally left unclaimed.

What are the fishing regulations for Willis Lake?

Fishing on Willis 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

Barton Lake 8 mi · Shining Falls Lake 8 mi · Pitangikum Lake 10 mi · Unnamed Lake 13 mi · Unnamed Lake 14 mi · Hornblendite Lake 18 mi · Cairns Lake 21 mi · Stout Lake 22 mi · Old Shoes Lake 22 mi · Onepine Lake 23 mi · Donaldson River 23 mi · Berens Lake 23 mi

More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 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.