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Fishing Rush: what the data says
264-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 54 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Northern Pike fishing at Rush
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Burbot fishing at Rush
Spring burbot on Rush hold shallow, usually 16 to 54 ft. Summer fish stay in 16 to 54 ft, and winter fish hold in 14 to 54 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 46 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16 to 54 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 16 to 54 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 14 to 54 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 46 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 24 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 14 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 14 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Rush?
Rush is about 54 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 Rush?
Anglers target northern pike, burbot on Rush.
Where is the best fishing spot on Rush?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Rush?
For northern pike, 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
Bedew · Iron · One Island · West Pope · Lum · Little Iron
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