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Fishing Hope Lake: what the data says
8-acre lake near Sheridan Region. The lake tops out around 9 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.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Hope Lake
Spring cutthroat trout on Hope Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 9 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 9 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 9 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 9 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Hope Lake?
Hope Lake is about 9 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 Hope Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Hope Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Hope Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hope Lake?
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Lost Wilderness Lake · Rinehart Lake, Upper · Rinehart Lake, Lower · Geddes Lake · Thayer Lake · Golden Lake
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