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Fishing Trail Lake: what the data says
142-acre lake near Lander Region. The lake tops out around 37 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.
Burbot fishing at Trail Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 11 to 37 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 11 to 37 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 37 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 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 | 11 to 37 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 11 to 37 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 11 to 37 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 9 to 37 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Brown Trout fishing at Trail Lake
Spring brown trout on Trail Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 11 to 37 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| 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 | 11 to 37 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) |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Trail Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 37 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 17 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 | 7 to 37 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Trout fishing at Trail Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 9 to 37 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 37 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 37 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is 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 | 9 to 37 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 11 to 37 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 7 to 37 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 9 to 37 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Trail Lake?
Trail Lake is about 37 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 Trail Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, burbot on Trail Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Trail Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 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 Trail 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 · Torrey Lake · Double Lake · Lower Ross Lake · Upper Ross Lake · Blueberry Lake
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