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Fishing Wishart Lake: what the data says
47-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 15 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Wishart Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 15 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 13 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Burbot fishing at Wishart Lake
Spring burbot on Wishart Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wishart Lake?
Wishart Lake is about 15 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 Wishart Lake?
Anglers target brook trout, burbot on Wishart Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wishart Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 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 Wishart Lake?
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning 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
Little Turkey Lake · Batchawana Lake · Turkey Lake · Tilley Lakes · Griffin Lake · Drew Lake
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