Burbot fishing at Aikenhead Lake

Spring burbot on Aikenhead Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 32 ft. Summer fish stay in 10 to 32 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 32 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Aikenhead Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 10 to 32 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 10 to 32 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 32 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Aikenhead Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 4 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.

How deep is Aikenhead Lake?

Aikenhead Lake is about 32 ft (10 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 Aikenhead Lake?

Anglers target northern pike, lake whitefish, burbot on Aikenhead Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Aikenhead Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Aikenhead Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.