Burbot fishing at Ministikwan Lake

Spring burbot on Ministikwan Lake hold shallow, usually 25 to 70 ft. By summer they slide out to 25 to 84 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 71 ft, rated prime for summer burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Ministikwan Lake

Start shallow in spring: cisco (lake herring) sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 40 to 80 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 71 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Ministikwan Lake

Spring lake whitefish on Ministikwan Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 25 to 84 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 71 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Ministikwan Lake

Spring northern pike on Ministikwan 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. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Walleye fishing at Ministikwan Lake

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 38 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Yellow Perch fishing at Ministikwan Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

How deep is Ministikwan Lake?

Ministikwan Lake is about 84 ft (26 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 Ministikwan Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, burbot, cisco (lake herring) on Ministikwan Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Ministikwan Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 71 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Ministikwan 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.