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Fishing Flipper L.: what the data says
80-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 70 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Flipper L.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 21 to 70 ft, and winter fish settle into 18 to 70 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 60 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 21 to 70 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 18 to 70 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Flipper L.
Spring cisco (lake herring) on Flipper L. hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 21 to 70 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 60 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 21 to 70 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 60 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 32 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 18 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Flipper L.?
Flipper L. is about 70 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 Flipper L.?
Anglers target lake trout, cisco (lake herring) on Flipper L..
Where is the best fishing spot on Flipper L.?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 60 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 Flipper L.?
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
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