Burbot fishing at Narrow Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 11 to 36 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 36 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 36 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Narrow 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 4 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.

Walleye fishing at Narrow Lake

In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 36 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 31 ft, rated prime for winter walleye. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

How deep is Narrow Lake?

Narrow Lake is about 36 ft (11 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 Narrow Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, burbot on Narrow Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Narrow Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 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 Narrow 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.