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Fishing Yew Lake: what the data says
93-acre lake near ᐑᐳᐢᑳᐏ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᕽ Brabant Lake. The lake tops out around 49 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.
Burbot fishing at Yew Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 15 to 49 ft. Summer fish stay in 15 to 49 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 49 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 42 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 15 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Yew Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Yew Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. They move out to 15 to 49 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 49 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 42 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 15 to 49 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Northern Pike fishing at Yew Lake
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Yellow Perch fishing at Yew Lake
Spring yellow perch on Yew 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. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 42 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Yew Lake?
Yew Lake is about 49 ft (15 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 Yew Lake?
Anglers target northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish, burbot on Yew Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Yew Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 42 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 Yew 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.
Nearby waters
Feldspar Lake · Jojay Lake · Berna Lake · Slushy Lake · Broeder Lake · Wierzycki Lake
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