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Fishing Charity: what the data says
22-acre lake near Lake County. 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.
Muskellunge fishing at Charity
Start shallow in spring: muskellunge sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 5 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for muskellunge in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dusk | Smaller bucktail (#8 blades), 6" glide bait |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Double-10 bucktail, Topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dusk | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), 10"+ glide bait |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | midday | Large rubber, crawled slow |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Charity?
Charity 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 Charity?
Anglers target muskellunge on Charity.
Where is the best fishing spot on Charity?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for muskellunge in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Charity?
For muskellunge, 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
Fulton · Scarp · Alger · Hogback · Dam Five · Harriet
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