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Fishing Misquah: what the data says
50-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 60 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 Misquah
Spring brook trout on Misquah hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Shoreline break, a drop-off in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout 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 | 10 to 30 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 Misquah
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 18 to 60 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 51 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Best bite is early morning. 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 | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 18 to 60 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Burbot fishing at Misquah
Spring burbot on Misquah hold shallow, usually 18 to 60 ft. Summer fish stay in 18 to 60 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 51 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 18 to 60 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 18 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 51 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 27 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Misquah?
Misquah is about 60 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 Misquah?
Anglers target lake trout, brook trout, burbot on Misquah.
Where is the best fishing spot on Misquah?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 51 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 Misquah?
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.
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