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Fishing Holt: what the data says
110-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 73 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Trout fishing at Holt
Spring lake trout on Holt hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 22 to 73 ft, and by winter most fish are in 18 to 73 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 62 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 22 to 73 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 18 to 73 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 62 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 33 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 18 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 18 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Holt?
Holt is about 73 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 Holt?
Anglers target lake trout on Holt.
Where is the best fishing spot on Holt?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 62 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 Holt?
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.
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