Burbot fishing at Day Lake

Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 25 to 70 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 25 to 83 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 71 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Day Lake

Spring rainbow trout on Day Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 37 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Day Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 25 to 83 ft, and by winter most fish are in 25 to 70 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 71 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

How deep is Day Lake?

Day Lake is about 83 ft (25 m) deep 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 Day Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Day Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Day Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 71 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Day Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.