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Fishing Star Lake: what the data says
145-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 49 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 Star Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 15 to 49 ft in summer and finish the year down in 12 to 49 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 42 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 49 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 12 to 49 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 42 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Star Lake?
Star Lake is about 49 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 Star Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Star Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Star Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 42 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 Star 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
Poncet L. 10 and 11 · Sharon L. · Bell Lake · Plourde L. 18 · Plourde L. 16 · Spinweb Lake
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