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Fishing Lower Shakwa Lake: what the data says
130-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 34 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Lower Shakwa Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 9 to 34 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 10 to 34 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 34 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 29 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 7 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 9 to 34 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Lower Shakwa Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 10 to 34 ft. Summer fish stay in 10 to 34 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 34 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 29 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 34 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 29 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Lower Shakwa Lake?
Lower Shakwa Lake is about 34 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 Lower Shakwa Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Lower Shakwa Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lower Shakwa Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lower Shakwa Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Shakwa Lake · Rushbrook Lake · Tomasina Lake · Marion L. · Wensley Lake · Wenn Lake
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