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Fishing Bentinck L. E1: what the data says
8-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 5 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.
Pumpkinseed fishing at Bentinck L. E1
Start shallow in spring: pumpkinseed sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 5 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 4 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dusk | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | dawn | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Bentinck L. E1?
Bentinck L. E1 is about 5 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 Bentinck L. E1?
Anglers target pumpkinseed on Bentinck L. E1.
Where is the best fishing spot on Bentinck L. E1?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Bentinck L. E1?
For pumpkinseed, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Westfall's Lake · Habermehl Lake · Lake Rosalind · Marl Lake · Dankert Lake · Pearl Lake
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