Lake Trout fishing at Mister Lake

In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 29 to 98 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 83 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.

Northern Pike fishing at Mister Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime 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.

Rock Bass fishing at Mister Lake

In spring, rock bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 5 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 12 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 25 ft that scores good in fall. Best bite is the evening. Summer baits: a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig gets it done.

How deep is Mister Lake?

Mister Lake is about 98 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 Mister Lake?

Anglers target northern pike, lake trout, rock bass on Mister Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Mister Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 83 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 Mister Lake?

For lake trout, 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.