Burbot fishing at Waskesiu Lake

Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 21 to 69 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 21 to 69 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 59 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Waskesiu Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 21 to 69 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 ft, rated prime for summer cisco (lake herring). Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.

Lake Trout fishing at Waskesiu Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 21 to 69 ft, and winter fish settle into 17 to 69 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Waskesiu Lake

Spring lake whitefish on Waskesiu Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 21 to 69 ft, and by winter most fish are in 21 to 69 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 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 Waskesiu 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 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Waskesiu Lake

Spring walleye on Waskesiu Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 31 ft, rated prime for fall walleye. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

How deep is Waskesiu Lake?

Waskesiu Lake is about 69 ft (21 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 Waskesiu Lake?

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

Where is the best fishing spot on Waskesiu Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 59 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 Waskesiu 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.