Burbot fishing at Tulabi Lake

Spring burbot on Tulabi Lake hold shallow, usually 6 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 21 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Tulabi Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 5 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for spring cisco (lake herring). Best bite is early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Tulabi Lake

Spring lake whitefish on Tulabi Lake hold shallow, usually 6 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 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.

Northern Pike fishing at Tulabi Lake

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.

Walleye fishing at Tulabi Lake

In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 21 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 21 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 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.

Yellow Perch fishing at Tulabi Lake

In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 6 to 21 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 21 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

How deep is Tulabi Lake?

Tulabi Lake is about 21 ft (6 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 Tulabi Lake?

Anglers target walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, burbot, cisco (lake herring) on Tulabi Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Tulabi Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 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 Tulabi 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.