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Fishing De Gaulle L. 16: what the data says
11-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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at De Gaulle L. 16
Spring brook trout on De Gaulle L. 16 hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 21 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| 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
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is De Gaulle L. 16?
De Gaulle L. 16 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 De Gaulle L. 16?
Anglers target brook trout on De Gaulle L. 16.
Where is the best fishing spot on De Gaulle L. 16?
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 De Gaulle L. 16?
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
Marylyn Lake · Harvey L. · Flyline Lake · Pat L. · Mike L. · Nimitz L. 15
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