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Fishing Turcotte Ponds: what the data says
6-acre pond near Ontario. The lake tops out around 35 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Turcotte Ponds
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 10 to 30 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 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Turcotte Ponds
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 9 to 35 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 35 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 11 to 35 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 7 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 30 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 16 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Common questions
How deep is Turcotte Ponds?
Turcotte Ponds is about 35 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 Turcotte Ponds?
Anglers target lake trout, brook trout on Turcotte Ponds.
Where is the best fishing spot on Turcotte Ponds?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Turcotte Ponds?
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.
Nearby waters
Alexander Lake · Crooked Lake · Alexis Lake · Put and Take L. · Clear Lake · Harrington Lake
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