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Fishing Firehole Lake 1: what the data says
9-acre lake near Sheridan Region. The lake tops out around 13 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 Firehole Lake 1
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 13 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 11 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 13 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Firehole Lake 1
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 3 to 13 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 13 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Firehole Lake 1?
Firehole Lake 1 is about 13 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 Firehole Lake 1?
Anglers target lake trout, brook trout on Firehole Lake 1.
Where is the best fishing spot on Firehole Lake 1?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Firehole Lake 1?
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
Firehole Lake 2 · Lame Deer Lake · Willow Lake 1 · Ringbone Lake · Magdalene Lake · Trigger Lake
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