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Fishing Magdalene Lake: what the data says
6-acre lake near Sheridan Region. The lake tops out around 7 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.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Magdalene Lake
Spring cutthroat trout on Magdalene Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 1 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Brook Trout fishing at Magdalene Lake
Spring brook trout on Magdalene Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 7 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 7 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Magdalene Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 2 to 7 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 7 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 7 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Magdalene Lake?
Magdalene Lake is about 7 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 Magdalene Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout on Magdalene Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Magdalene Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Magdalene Lake?
For cutthroat 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
Trigger Lake · S Fork Pond, Lower · Ringbone Lake · Firehole Lake 1 · Firehole Lake 2 · Willow Lake 1
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