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Fishing Steamhaul: what the data says
16-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 17 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Steamhaul
Spring brook trout on Steamhaul hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 17 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 17 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 17 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Splake fishing at Steamhaul
Start shallow in spring: splake sit in 3 to 17 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 17 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 17 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline break: a drop-off around 8 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 4 to 17 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
Bluegill fishing at Steamhaul
Spring bluegill on Steamhaul hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. They move out to 4 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 17 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Steamhaul?
Steamhaul is about 17 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 Steamhaul?
Anglers target bluegill, brook trout, splake on Steamhaul.
Where is the best fishing spot on Steamhaul?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Steamhaul?
For brook 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
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