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126-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 56 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 127 acres wrapped in 2.6 miles of bank. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 56% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 0.9 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. It sits in Cook County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Misquah, is 1 mi to the north.
Come spring, look for lake trout tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 17 to 56 ft, then a winter hold in 14 to 56 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 48 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger is the honest summer answer here.
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 (14 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 17 to 56 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (14 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 14 to 56 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 48 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 Little Trout specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Little Trout is about 56 ft (17 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 Little Trout.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 48 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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 Little Trout 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.
Misquah 1 mi · Ram 2 mi · Lac 2 mi · Skidway 2 mi · Weasel 2 mi · Vista 2 mi · Dugout 2 mi · Dislocation 2 mi · Lux 2 mi · Marshall 2 mi · Jackal 2 mi · Bower Trout 2 mi
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More water nearby: Cook County fishing maps (351 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.