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Fishing John Run L.: what the data says
25-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 60 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.
Brook Trout fishing at John Run L.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 51 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 27 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is John Run L.?
John Run L. is about 60 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 John Run L.?
Anglers target brook trout on John Run L..
Where is the best fishing spot on John Run L.?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish John Run L.?
For brook 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
Ed Frazer Lake · Robb Lake · Elbow Lake · Town Line Lake · Skating Logger Lake · Maquire L.
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