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Fishing Scythes Lake: what the data says
91-acre lake near ᓇᒦᐱᙾ ᓰᐱᐩ Sucker River. The lake tops out around 21 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.
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Scythes Lake
In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 5 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Best bite is early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 21 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 21 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 6 to 21 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Scythes Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Scythes Lake hold shallow, usually 6 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 21 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 6 to 21 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Northern Pike fishing at Scythes Lake
Spring northern pike on Scythes Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| 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 |
Walleye fishing at Scythes Lake
Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 6 to 21 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 21 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for fall walleye. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 6 to 21 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Yellow Perch fishing at Scythes Lake
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 21 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 6 to 21 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Scythes Lake?
Scythes Lake is about 21 ft (6 m) deep 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 Scythes Lake?
Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, cisco (lake herring) on Scythes Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Scythes Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Scythes Lake?
For cisco (lake herring), 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
Little Deer Lake · Pechey Lake · Naniskak Lake · Sulphide Lake · Duck Lake · Five Fingers Lake
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