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Fishing Cradle Lake: what the data says
43-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 110 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Lake Trout fishing at Cradle Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 33 to 110 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 94 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 33 to 110 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 94 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 50 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 28 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Cradle Lake?
Cradle Lake is about 110 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 Cradle Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Cradle Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Cradle Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 94 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Cradle Lake?
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in 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
Bonnechere Lake · Phipps Lake · Big Porcupine Lake · Little Coon Lake · McGarvey Lake · Kenneth Lake
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