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Fishing Soda Lake: what the data says
218-acre lake near Grant County. The lake tops out around 120 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.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Soda Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Soda Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. Secondary point is the standout, a point at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 120 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 63 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 27 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 18 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 9 ft
Common questions
How deep is Soda Lake?
Soda Lake is about 120 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 Soda Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Soda Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Soda Lake?
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Soda Lake?
For rainbow 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
Upper Goose Lake · Long Lake · Lower Goose Lake · Canal Lake · Windmill Lake · Moses Lake
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