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Fishing Allan Lake: what the data says
214-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 48 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Allan Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Allan Lake
Spring lake trout on Allan Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 14 to 48 ft, and by winter most fish are in 12 to 48 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 41 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 48 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 12 to 48 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Allan Lake
In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring brown bullhead. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday |
Burbot fishing at Allan Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 14 to 48 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 14 to 48 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 48 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 41 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 41 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Allan Lake?
Allan Lake is about 48 ft 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 Allan Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, brook trout, burbot, brown bullhead on Allan Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Allan Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 41 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Allan 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.
Nearby waters
Windigo Lake · North Depot Lake · Claradeer Lake · Deermeadow Lake · Bissett Lake · Dingley Lake
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