Lake Trout fishing at Selkirk Lake

Spring lake trout on Selkirk Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 21 to 69 ft, and by winter most fish are in 17 to 69 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Yellow Perch fishing at Selkirk Lake

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

Burbot fishing at Selkirk Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 21 to 69 ft. Summer fish stay in 21 to 69 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 59 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

How deep is Selkirk Lake?

Selkirk Lake is about 69 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 Selkirk Lake?

Anglers target yellow perch, lake trout, burbot on Selkirk Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Selkirk Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 59 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 Selkirk 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.