Loon Depth Map & Fishing Spots (Washington County, MN)

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Loon, MN

Max 15 ft

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Where to start

Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · colder nights and shortening days start the push in early September — shiners slide out of open water toward warmer shallows and run up the rivers; the Rainy River run off Lake of the Woods is the marquee version

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Fall frog migration · forageSep 25 – Nov 10 · in ~3 weeks

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyJun 15 – Aug 15 · in ~10 months

Know the rules

Minnesota DNR fishing regulations Buy a license

Minnesota season openers

Southeast trout	Jan 1, 2026	Southeastern inland streams
Stream trout	Apr 11, 2026	Statewide inland streams
Fishing opener	May 9, 2026	Minnesota waters
Muskellunge	Jun 6, 2026	Minnesota waters
Fishing opener (2027)	May 15, 2027	Minnesota waters

From the MN DNR seasons page (2026-08-10). Special regulations override statewide rules on many waters.

Seasons, limits and license rules vary by water and change every year — always check the official rules before you fish.

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Loon

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Fishing Loon: what the data says

53-acre lake near Washington County. The lake tops out around 15 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.

Traced from the shoreline, Loon runs 53 acres with 1.8 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Washington County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Louise, 1 mi northwest of here.

Walleye fishing at Loon

Come spring, look for walleye tight to the bank in 4 to 15 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 15 ft; the winter hold is 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 7 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig
Summer	5 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Break off the point (7 ft)	Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled)
Fall	5 to 15 ft	dusk & night	Break off the point (7 ft)	Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow
Winter	5 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait

Notable structure

Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 13 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft

Loon fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Loon specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Loon?

Loon is about 15 ft (5 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.

What fish are in Loon?

Anglers target walleye on Loon.

Where is the best fishing spot on Loon?

Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Loon?

For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Loon?

Fishing on Loon 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.

Nearby waters

Louise 1 mi · Little Carnelian 2 mi · Big Carnelian 2 mi · Unnamed (Goggins) 3 mi · West Boot 3 mi · Square 3 mi · East Boot 4 mi · Clear 4 mi · South School Section 4 mi · Mays 4 mi · North School Section 4 mi · Plaisted 4 mi

See how Loon stacks up: best walleye lakes in Minnesota

More water nearby: Washington County fishing maps (48 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps or 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.