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Fishing McIntosh Lake: what the data says
146-acre lake near McIntosh. The lake tops out around 11 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at McIntosh Lake
Spring rainbow trout on McIntosh Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 11 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 11 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 11 ft. The spot to know is Creek inflow, a inflow / creek mouth in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 11 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Old creek channel: creek channel, around 10 ft
- Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 6 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
- Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 3 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is McIntosh Lake?
McIntosh Lake is about 11 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in McIntosh Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on McIntosh Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on McIntosh Lake?
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish McIntosh Lake?
For rainbow 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
Offutt Lake · Pattison Lake · Lake Saint Clair · Deep Lake · Long Lake · Hicks Lake
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