Burbot fishing at Belcher Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 60 ft. Offshore hump is the standout, a offshore hump at roughly 12.100740833853243 ft, rated prime for winter burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

Lake Trout fishing at Belcher Lake

In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Offshore hump: a offshore hump around 12.100740833853243 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Belcher Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. They move out to 40 to 90 ft in summer and finish the year down in 25 to 70 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 42.7927316346406 ft, rated prime for spring lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Belcher Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. 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.

Walleye fishing at Belcher Lake

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. Rock reef is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 4.035681381662996 ft, rated prime for spring walleye. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Yellow Perch fishing at Belcher Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

How deep is Belcher Lake?

Belcher Lake is about 218 ft (66 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 Belcher Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Belcher Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Belcher Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Belcher 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.