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Fishing Firehole Lake 2: what the data says
20-acre lake near Sheridan Region. The lake tops out around 19 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Lake Trout fishing at Firehole Lake 2
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 19 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 19 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 4 to 19 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 5 to 19 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Firehole Lake 2?
Firehole Lake 2 is about 19 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 2?
Anglers target lake trout on Firehole Lake 2.
Where is the best fishing spot on Firehole Lake 2?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 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 2?
For lake trout, 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
Firehole Lake 1 · Lame Deer Lake · Willow Lake 1 · Ringbone Lake · Magdalene Lake · Trigger Lake
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