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Fishing Daniel Lake: what the data says
17-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 21 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 Daniel Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Daniel Lake?
Daniel Lake is about 21 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 Daniel Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Daniel Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Daniel Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 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 Daniel Lake?
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
Insect Lake · Slim Lake · Flett Lake · Lloyd Lake · Friday L. · Young Lake
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