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Fishing Wasi Lake: what the data says
1,694-acre lake near Ontario. 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Wasi Lake
Spring cisco (lake herring) on Wasi Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 18 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Walleye fishing at Wasi Lake
Spring walleye on Wasi Lake hold shallow, usually 4 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 walleye in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Sauger fishing at Wasi Lake
Start shallow in spring: sauger sit in 4 to 18 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bottom bouncer + crawler or a 3-way rig with stickbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | 3/8 oz jig + ringworm, Hair jig + minnow |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Bottom bouncer + crawler, 3-way rig with stickbait |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Jig + big minnow, Blade bait |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dusk | Heavy jigging spoon, Jig + minnow (vertical) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Wasi Lake
Spring yellow perch on Wasi Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 18 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 18 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Wasi Lake
In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 18 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Rock Bass fishing at Wasi Lake
Start shallow in spring: rock bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. They move out to 5 to 18 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 18 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around the evening in the warm months. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Wasi Lake also holds brown bullhead (3 to 12 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wasi Lake?
Wasi 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 Wasi Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, yellow perch, rock bass, cisco (lake herring), brown bullhead on Wasi Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wasi Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Wasi Lake?
For cisco (lake herring), the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Mink Lake · Graham Lake · Lake Nosbonsing · Little Twin Lakes · Genesee Lake · McQuoid Lake
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