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Fishing Trigger Lake: what the data says
5-acre lake near Sheridan Region. The lake tops out around 18 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Trigger Lake
Spring cutthroat trout on Trigger Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 5 to 18 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 18 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Brook Trout fishing at Trigger Lake
Spring brook trout on Trigger Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 5 to 18 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 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 18 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Trigger Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Trigger Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 18 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 18 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 18 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Trigger Lake?
Trigger Lake is about 18 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 Trigger Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout on Trigger Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Trigger Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Trigger Lake?
For cutthroat 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
Magdalene Lake · S Fork Pond, Lower · Ringbone Lake · Firehole Lake 1 · Willow Lake 1 · Firehole Lake 2
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