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Rating depth structure for lake trout.
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110-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 73 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Traced from the shoreline, Holt runs 110 acres with 3.8 miles of edge — one island included. The 2.6 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 40% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.6 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Lake County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Midas, 1 mi north of here.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 22 to 73 ft; cold water stacks them in 18 to 73 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 62 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 22 to 73 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (62 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 18 to 73 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (62 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Holt; the deepest is Deep basin at about 62 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Holt specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Holt is about 73 ft (22 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.
Anglers target lake trout 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. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Fishing on Holt is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Lake County fishing maps (313 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.