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Fishing Marion L.: what the data says
153-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 28 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at Marion L.
Spring brook trout on Marion L. hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 24 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Marion L.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 7 to 28 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 8 to 28 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 28 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 24 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 6 to 28 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 7 to 28 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Splake fishing at Marion L.
Start shallow in spring: splake sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 28 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 28 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 13 ft, rated prime for summer splake. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 8 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 6 to 28 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
Yellow Perch fishing at Marion L.
Spring yellow perch on Marion L. hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 28 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 8 to 28 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 8 to 28 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 24 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Marion L.?
Marion L. is about 28 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 Marion L.?
Anglers target yellow perch, lake trout, brook trout, splake on Marion L..
Where is the best fishing spot on Marion L.?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 24 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 Marion L.?
For brook 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
Charcoal Lake · Rushbrook Lake · Georgia Lake · Pibroch Lake · Len Lake · S Lake
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