Wye Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Algoma District, ON)

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 here are interpolated from real agency depth surveys (state DNR / USACE). Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Wye Lake: what the data says

45-acre lake in Algoma District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 33 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey). What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Traced from the shoreline, Wye Lake runs 46 acres with 2.5 miles of edge. An index of 2.7 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 67% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Algoma District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Rioux Lake 10, 2 mi west of here.

Brook Trout fishing at Wye Lake

Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 13 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

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	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (13 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 (13 ft)	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Notable structure

Wye Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 31 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 13 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft

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

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Wye Lake?

Wye Lake is about 33 ft (10 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1983 (a transect sounding survey).

What fish are in Wye Lake?

Anglers target brook trout on Wye Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Wye Lake?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Wye 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 Wye Lake?

Fishing on Wye 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

Rioux Lake 10 2 mi · Seymour Lake 3 mi · Rioux Lake 28 3 mi · Rioux Lake 35 4 mi · Toodee Lake 4 mi · Hyslop Lake 4 mi · Rioux Lake 16 4 mi · Rainy Lake 5 mi · Izaak Lake 5 mi · Smoky Lake 5 mi · McClung Lake 5 mi · Rioux L. 36 5 mi

See how Wye 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.