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Fishing Finger Lake: what the data says
2,042-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 39 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.
Kokanee fishing at Finger Lake
Spring kokanee on Finger Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 30 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 39 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 12 to 39 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 39 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 39 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Finger Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 39 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 39 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Finger Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 12 to 39 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 12 to 39 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 39 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 39 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 12 to 39 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 12 to 39 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 33 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Finger Lake?
Finger Lake is about 39 ft (12 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 Finger Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Finger Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Finger Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Finger Lake?
For kokanee, 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
Duten Lake · Gluten Lake · Secord Lake · Tatuk Lake · Lavoie Lake · Turff Lake
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