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Rating depth structure for lake trout.
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42-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 68 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Ahmakose runs 42 acres with 1.3 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 28% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.4 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Lake County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Gerund, 1 mi west of here.
Spring puts lake trout in skinny water — 10 to 40 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 20 to 68 ft; cold water stacks them in 17 to 68 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 58 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 20 to 68 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (58 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 17 to 68 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (58 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 58 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Ahmakose specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Ahmakose is about 68 ft (21 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.
Anglers target lake trout on Ahmakose.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 58 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, 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 Ahmakose is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Lake County fishing maps (313 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. 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.