Lake Trout fishing at Grant Lake

Spring lake trout on Grant Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 35 to 115 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 98 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Grant Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 40 to 90 ft, and by winter most fish are in 25 to 70 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 98 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. 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.

Northern Pike fishing at Grant Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Grant Lake

Spring smallmouth bass on Grant Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 45 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 29 ft, rated prime for summer smallmouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

Rock Bass fishing at Grant Lake

Start shallow in spring: rock bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. They move out to 5 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 12 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 29 ft that scores good in summer. Plan around the evening in the warm months. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig covers the summer program.

Burbot fishing at Grant Lake

Spring burbot on Grant Lake hold shallow, usually 25 to 70 ft. By summer they slide out to 35 to 115 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 98 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

How deep is Grant Lake?

Grant Lake is about 115 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 Grant Lake?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot, rock bass on Grant Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Grant Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 98 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 Grant Lake?

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.