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Fishing Phillips Lake: what the data says
8-acre lake near Lander Region. The lake tops out around 14 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Brook Trout fishing at Phillips Lake
Spring brook trout on Phillips Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 14 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 14 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Phillips Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Phillips Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 14 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 14 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Phillips Lake
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 14 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 14 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Phillips Lake?
Phillips Lake is about 14 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 Phillips Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout on Phillips Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Phillips Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Phillips Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Grassy Lake · Native Lake · Splake Lake · Horseshoe Lake · Moose Lake · Brooks Lake
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