Lake Trout fishing at Onnie Lake

Spring lake trout on Onnie Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 26 to 85 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 72 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Onnie Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 85 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 72 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Onnie Lake

Start shallow in spring: cisco (lake herring) sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 40 to 80 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 72 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Onnie Lake

In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 38 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

Yellow Perch fishing at Onnie 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. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Onnie Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

How deep is Onnie Lake?

Onnie Lake is about 85 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 Onnie Lake?

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

Where is the best fishing spot on Onnie Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 72 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 Onnie 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.