Burbot fishing at Mcdonald Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. They move out to 22 to 74 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 63 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

Lake Trout fishing at Mcdonald Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 22 to 74 ft, and winter fish settle into 19 to 74 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 63 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Mcdonald Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 22 to 74 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 63 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.

How deep is Mcdonald Lake?

Mcdonald Lake is about 74 ft (23 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 Mcdonald Lake?

Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Mcdonald Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Mcdonald Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 63 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Mcdonald Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.