Lake Trout fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

Spring lake trout on Weikwabinonaw Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 17 to 57 ft in summer and finish the year down in 14 to 57 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 48 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 17 to 57 ft, and winter fish settle into 17 to 57 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 48 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 17 to 57 ft in summer and finish the year down in 17 to 57 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 48 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 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 26 ft, rated prime for fall walleye. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Yellow Perch fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

Spring yellow perch on Weikwabinonaw Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Weikwabinonaw Lake

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

How deep is Weikwabinonaw Lake?

Weikwabinonaw Lake is about 57 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 Weikwabinonaw Lake?

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

Where is the best fishing spot on Weikwabinonaw Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 48 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 Weikwabinonaw Lake?

For lake trout, 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.