Burbot fishing at Bartlett Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 20 to 68 ft. Summer fish stay in 20 to 68 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 58 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Bartlett Lake

Spring cisco (lake herring) on Bartlett Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 68 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 58 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic gets it done.

Lake Trout fishing at Bartlett Lake

In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 20 to 68 ft in summer and finish the year down in 17 to 68 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 58 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Bartlett Lake

Spring lake whitefish on Bartlett Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 68 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 68 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 58 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 Bartlett Lake

Spring northern pike on Bartlett Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.

Walleye fishing at Bartlett Lake

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 31 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

How deep is Bartlett Lake?

Bartlett Lake 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.

What fish are in Bartlett Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot, cisco (lake herring) on Bartlett Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Bartlett Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 58 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 Bartlett 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.