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Fishing Surprise Lake: what the data says
71-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 53 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Lake Sturgeon fishing at Surprise Lake
In spring, lake sturgeon run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 15 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 16 to 53 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for lake sturgeon in fall. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 15 to 45 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 16 to 53 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 45 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 24 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Surprise Lake?
Surprise Lake is about 53 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 Surprise Lake?
Anglers target lake sturgeon on Surprise Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Surprise Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for lake sturgeon in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Surprise Lake?
For lake sturgeon, the summer bite is best in after dark 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
Marie Louise Lake · Gardner Lake · Twinpine Lake · Norwegian Lake · Lizard Lake · Pounsford Lake
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