Burbot fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

Spring burbot on Tugulnuit Lake hold shallow, usually 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 27 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 23 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait gets it done.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 27 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

Spring rainbow trout on Tugulnuit Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 27 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 12 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.

Walleye fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 27 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 27 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for fall walleye. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Tugulnuit Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 8 to 27 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 27 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 23 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.

How deep is Tugulnuit Lake?

Tugulnuit Lake is about 27 ft (8 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 Tugulnuit Lake?

Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Tugulnuit Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Tugulnuit Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 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 Tugulnuit 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.