Wishart Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Wishart Lake, ON

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Hopper & ant season (windward banks) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Hopper & ant season (windward banks)Active window

Typical here: Jul 1 – Sep 15 · hoppers peak July–August; winged-ant falls show up on warm humid afternoons — a wind event, not a hatch

adultwarm, breezy afternoons, roughly 1–5pm — slap the imitation down hard — the splat is the trigger — then wait; count to three after the rise before setting

Work the windward bank on breezy summer afternoons — that's where the food is. Casting-bubble-and-hopper is the direct translation; otherwise run small topwaters and inline spinners tight along the grass edges and blowdown banks in the afternoon warmth.

The event happens over windward grassy banks, overhanging brush and blowdowns — wherever the breeze dumps the bugs

Next on this water

Spring bug season (brook trout lakes) · forageApr 25 – Jun 30 · in ~8 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Wishart Lake: what the data says

47-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 15 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

The drawn water covers 47 acres wrapped in 1.8 miles of bank. With a 1.9 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. End to end it runs roughly 0.7 mi, about 0.3 mi across. Algoma District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Little Turkey Lake, is 1 mi to the southwest.

Brook Trout fishing at Wishart Lake

Spring brook trout on Wishart Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 5 to 15 ft in summer, 2 to 15 ft once it turns cold. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 13 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	5 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Deep basin (13 ft)	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	2 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 13 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Wishart Lake?

Wishart Lake is about 15 ft (5 m) deep 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 Wishart Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Wishart Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Wishart Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 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.

When is the best time to fish Wishart Lake?

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Wishart Lake?

Fishing on Wishart 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

Little Turkey Lake 1 mi · Batchawana Lake 1 mi · Turkey Lake 1 mi · Tilley Lakes 2 mi · Griffin Lake 3 mi · Drew Lake 3 mi · Bone Lake 4 mi · Adelaide Lake 4 mi · McGovern Lake 4 mi · Olsen L. 27 4 mi · Dick Lake 4 mi · Kerwin Lake 5 mi

See how Wishart 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. 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.