Burbot fishing at Thomas Lake

Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 19 to 64 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 19 to 64 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 54 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Thomas Lake

Spring lake whitefish on Thomas Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 19 to 64 ft, and by winter most fish are in 19 to 64 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 54 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Northern Pike fishing at Thomas Lake

Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Walleye fishing at Thomas Lake

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 29 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

How deep is Thomas Lake?

Thomas Lake is about 64 ft (20 m) deep 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 Thomas Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, lake whitefish, burbot on Thomas Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Thomas Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 54 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Thomas Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.