Bluegill fishing at Echo Lake

In spring, bluegill run shallow here, mostly 1 to 6 ft. They move out to 4 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

Brown Bullhead fishing at Echo Lake

Spring brown bullhead on Echo Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in spring. Best bite is after dark and the evening.

Burbot fishing at Echo Lake

Spring burbot on Echo Lake hold shallow, usually 13 to 42 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 42 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 42 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 36 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.

Chain Pickerel fishing at Echo Lake

Spring chain pickerel on Echo Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 18 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for chain pickerel in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait covers the summer program.

Lake Trout fishing at Echo Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. They move out to 13 to 42 ft in summer and finish the year down in 11 to 42 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 36 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Echo Lake

In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring largemouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.

How deep is Echo Lake?

Echo Lake is about 42 ft (13 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 Echo Lake?

Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, rainbow trout, yellow perch, lake trout, chain pickerel, burbot, brown bullhead on Echo Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Echo Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Echo Lake?

For bluegill, 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.