Burbot fishing at Packrat Lake

Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 13 to 44 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 13 to 44 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 44 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Packrat Lake

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 20 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Packrat Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 13 to 44 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 44 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 44 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 37 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.

How deep is Packrat Lake?

Packrat Lake is about 44 ft (13 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 Packrat Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Packrat Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Packrat Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 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 Packrat 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.