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Fishing Holden Lake: what the data says
15-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 48 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.
Burbot fishing at Holden Lake
Spring burbot on Holden Lake hold shallow, usually 14 to 48 ft. Summer fish stay in 14 to 48 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 48 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 41 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 48 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 41 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Holden Lake?
Holden Lake is about 48 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 Holden Lake?
Anglers target burbot on Holden Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Holden Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 41 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 Holden 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.
Nearby waters
Lockie Lake · Greenwater Lake · Niccolite Lake · Gladys L. · Bergeron Lake · Skull Lake
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