Burbot fishing at Weyakwin Lake

Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 11 to 38 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 11 to 38 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 38 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 32 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 Weyakwin Lake

In spring, cisco (lake herring) run shallow here, mostly 10 to 38 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 38 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 38 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 32 ft, rated prime for spring 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 Whitefish fishing at Weyakwin Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 11 to 38 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 38 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 38 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 32 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Weyakwin 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 5 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 Weyakwin Lake

Spring walleye on Weyakwin 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 11 to 38 ft. Gravel shoal is the standout, a gravel shoal at roughly 4.109819034698976 ft, rated prime for spring 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.

Yellow Perch fishing at Weyakwin Lake

Spring yellow perch on Weyakwin Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

How deep is Weyakwin Lake?

Weyakwin Lake is about 38 ft (12 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 Weyakwin Lake?

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

Where is the best fishing spot on Weyakwin Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 32 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 Weyakwin 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.