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Fishing Ballard Lake: what the data says
228-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 47 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.
Burbot fishing at Ballard Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 14 to 47 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 14 to 47 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 47 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 40 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 47 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 47 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 47 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 47 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 40 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 21 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 Ballard Lake?
Ballard Lake is about 47 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 Ballard Lake?
Anglers target burbot on Ballard Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Ballard Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 40 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 Ballard 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.
Nearby waters
Blackfish Lake · Carry Lake · Shikwamkwa Lake · Haf L. · Pickle Lake · Dog Lake
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