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Fishing McComb Lake: what the data says
338-acre lake near Missinipe. The lake tops out around 22 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.
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at McComb Lake
Start shallow in spring: cisco (lake herring) sit in 6 to 22 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 22 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Best bite is early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Lake Trout fishing at McComb Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 6 to 22 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 22 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 6 to 22 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at McComb Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 7 to 22 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 22 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Northern Pike fishing at McComb Lake
Spring northern pike on McComb Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Yellow Perch fishing at McComb Lake
Spring yellow perch on McComb Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 22 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 22 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 7 to 22 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 19 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 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 McComb Lake?
McComb Lake is about 22 ft (7 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 McComb Lake?
Anglers target northern pike, yellow perch, lake trout, lake whitefish, cisco (lake herring) on McComb Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on McComb Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish McComb Lake?
For cisco (lake herring), 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
Hine Lake · Althouse Lake · Bielby Lake · Lussier Lake · Mullock Lake · Hebden Lake
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