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Fishing Phipps Lake: what the data says
61-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 61 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Phipps Lake
Spring lake trout on Phipps Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 18 to 61 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 61 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 18 to 61 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 15 to 61 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 52 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 27 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Phipps Lake?
Phipps Lake is about 61 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 Phipps Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Phipps Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Phipps Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 52 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 Phipps 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.
Nearby waters
Cradle Lake · Bonnechere Lake · Kenneth Lake · McGarvey Lake · Head Lake · Harness Lake
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