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180-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 56 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1972, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The outline encloses 180 acres, worked by 3 miles of shoreline. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 37% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Lake County. If the bite dies, Sagus is 2 mi to the southwest.
When the water first warms, lake trout slide up into 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 17 to 56 ft, and by winter most fish are in 14 to 56 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 50 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (20 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 17 to 56 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (50 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 14 to 56 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (50 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellow perch in 3 to 12 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 15 to 35 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Break off the point (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Raven carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 50 ft down.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Raven specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Raven is about 56 ft (17 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1972, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on Raven.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 50 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Fishing on Raven is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Sagus 2 mi · Ahmakose 2 mi · Shepo 2 mi · Kekekabic 2 mi · Kek 2 mi · Gerund 3 mi · Fraser 3 mi · Adams 3 mi · Calico 3 mi · Kekekabic Pond 2 3 mi · Muskrat 3 mi · Sema 4 mi
See how Raven stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Minnesota · best lake trout lakes in Minnesota
More water nearby: Lake County fishing maps (313 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.