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Fishing High Falls Lake: what the data says
91-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 43 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 High Falls Lake
Spring lake trout on High Falls Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 13 to 43 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 43 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 19 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is High Falls Lake?
High Falls Lake is about 43 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 High Falls Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on High Falls Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on High Falls Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 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 High Falls 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.
Nearby waters
Dane L. 18 · Kittson Lake · Kitt Lake · Lady Evelyn River · Gullrock Lake · Shallow Lake
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