Lake Whitefish fishing at Keg Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 17 to 55 ft, and by winter most fish are in 17 to 55 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 47 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Keg Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 17 to 55 ft, and winter fish settle into 17 to 55 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 47 ft, rated prime for summer cisco (lake herring). In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic covers the summer program.

Walleye fishing at Keg Lake

Spring walleye on Keg Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 25 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Sauger fishing at Keg Lake

Start shallow in spring: sauger sit in 4 to 18 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 47 ft of water that rates prime for sauger in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bottom bouncer + crawler or a 3-way rig with stickbait covers the summer program.

Yellow Perch fishing at Keg Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Keg Lake

Spring northern pike on Keg Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.

How deep is Keg Lake?

Keg Lake is about 55 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 Keg Lake?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, burbot, rock bass, cisco (lake herring) on Keg Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Keg Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 47 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Keg Lake?

For lake whitefish, 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.