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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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11-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 19 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1972, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Trip draws 11 acres inside 0.5 miles of shoreline. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 81% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. You'll find it in Cook County. The nearest mapped water is Extortion, 1 mi to the west.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 6 to 19 ft, wintering in 3 to 19 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 15 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring puts splake in skinny water — 4 to 19 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Deep basin (15 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 19 ft. Summer keeps them at 5 to 19 ft, and they winter in 4 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (15 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Trip; the deepest is Deep basin at about 15 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Trip specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Trip is about 19 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1972, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target brook trout, splake, rainbow trout on Trip.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For brook 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.
Fishing on Trip is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Extortion 1 mi · East Dawkins 1 mi · Dawkins 2 mi · Loon 2 mi · Tucker 3 mi · Magnetic 3 mi, MN/ON · Ham 3 mi · Gunflint Lake 3 mi, ON/MN · Karl 4 mi · East Kerfoot 4 mi · Long Island 4 mi · West Kerfoot 4 mi
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More water nearby: Cook County fishing maps (351 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.