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Fishing Wilson Lake: what the data says
18-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 37 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.
Brown Bullhead fishing at Wilson Lake
In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 31 ft, rated good for winter brown bullhead. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wilson Lake?
Wilson Lake is about 37 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 Wilson Lake?
Anglers target brown bullhead on Wilson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wilson Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 ft of water that rates good for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Wilson Lake?
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Fifteen Mile Lake · Sixteen Mile Lake · Cooper Lake · Burns Lake · Seventeen Mile Lake · Eighteen Mile Lake
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