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Fishing Presley Lake: what the data says
203-acre lake near T12 R17 WELS. The lake tops out around 5 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Presley Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 5 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Presley Lake?
Presley Lake is about 5 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Presley Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Presley Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Presley Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Presley 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
Ross Lake · Desolation Pond · Wadleigh Pond · Saint Francis Lake · Little Wadleigh Pond · Baker Lake
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