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Fishing Spring Lake: what the data says
46-acre lake near Ontario. 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Spring Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 16 to 54 ft, and by winter most fish are in 14 to 54 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 46 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 14 to 54 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Burbot fishing at Spring Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 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. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| 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
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, burbot on Spring Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Spring Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 46 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 Spring 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.
Nearby waters
Green Lake · Chub Lake (SSM 184 Lake) · Stone Lake · Pebble Lake · Gusty Lake · Claim Lake
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