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Fishing Gillies Lake: what the data says
26-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 22 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.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Gillies Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 6 to 22 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 22 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 22 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 19 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Gillies Lake?
Gillies Lake is about 22 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 Gillies Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Gillies Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Gillies Lake?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Gillies Lake?
For rainbow 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
Dogget L. · Hill's Lake · Collacutt Lake · Balls L. · Echo Lake · Reed Lake
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