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Fishing Wine: what the data says
268-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 65 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Trout fishing at Wine
Spring lake trout on Wine hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 20 to 65 ft, and winter fish settle into 16 to 65 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 55 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 20 to 65 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 | 16 to 65 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 55 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 29 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 16 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 16 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wine?
Wine is about 65 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 Wine?
Anglers target lake trout on Wine.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wine?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 55 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 Wine?
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.
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