Burbot fishing at Hackett Lake

Spring burbot on Hackett Lake hold shallow, usually 13 to 42 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 42 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 42 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 36 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Hackett Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 13 to 42 ft, and winter fish settle into 13 to 42 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 36 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Best bite is early morning. A vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Hackett Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 13 to 42 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 42 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 42 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 36 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Hackett Lake

Spring northern pike on Hackett Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Hackett Lake

Spring walleye on Hackett Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for fall walleye. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Yellow Perch fishing at Hackett Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

How deep is Hackett Lake?

Hackett Lake is about 42 ft (13 m) deep 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 Hackett Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, burbot, cisco (lake herring) on Hackett Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hackett Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 36 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Hackett Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.