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Fishing Circle: what the data says
32-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 3 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Circle
Spring brook trout on Circle hold shallow, usually 1 to 3 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 3 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 3 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 1 ft
Common questions
How deep is Circle?
Circle is about 3 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 Circle?
Anglers target brook trout on Circle.
Where is the best fishing spot on Circle?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Circle?
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Musquash · Eggers · Muckwa · Mush · East Twin · West Twin
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