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Fishing Wigwas Lake: what the data says
109-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 75 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Wigwas Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. They move out to 23 to 75 ft in summer and finish the year down in 19 to 75 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 64 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 23 to 75 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 19 to 75 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Burbot fishing at Wigwas Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 23 to 75 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 64 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 23 to 75 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 23 to 75 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 64 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 34 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 19 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 19 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wigwas Lake?
Wigwas Lake is about 75 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 Wigwas Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, burbot on Wigwas Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wigwas Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 64 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 Wigwas 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.
Nearby waters
Boss Lake · Echo Bay · Trotter Lake · Lake George · Echo Lake · Maud Lake
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