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Fishing Torrey Lake: what the data says
231-acre lake near Lander Region. The lake tops out around 58 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.
Burbot fishing at Torrey Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 17 to 58 ft. Summer fish stay in 17 to 58 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 58 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 49 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17 to 58 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 17 to 58 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 17 to 58 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 58 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Torrey Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 26 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Torrey Lake
Spring brown trout on Torrey Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 17 to 58 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 35 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 26 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 17 to 58 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 35 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Lake Trout fishing at Torrey Lake
Spring lake trout on Torrey Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 17 to 58 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 58 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 49 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 17 to 58 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 | 15 to 58 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 49 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 26 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Torrey Lake?
Torrey Lake is about 58 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 Torrey Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, burbot on Torrey Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Torrey Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 49 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 Torrey 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.
Nearby waters
Ring Lake · Trail Lake · Lower Ross Lake · Upper Ross Lake · Double Lake · Blueberry Lake
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