Burbot · Spawn
Burbot Fishing in Spawn: Depth & Best Times
In spawn, burbot typically hold 15-45 ft deep and feed most actively at night. Computed from our bite model, not an eyewitness report.
This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
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Burbot feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
- Peak: night
Depth and temperature
- Typical depth
- 15-45 ft
- Preferred water temperature
- 39-55°F
- Catchability vs open-water peak
- 100%
- Spawn window
- January to March
Frequently asked questions
What depth do burbot hold in spawn?
In spawn, burbot typically hold 15-45 ft deep.
What water temperature do burbot prefer?
Burbot are most active in water between 39-55°F.
What time of day are burbot most active?
Burbot feed most actively at Night, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
When do burbot spawn?
Burbot spawn January to March, triggered when water temperatures reach 33-40°F. The exact weeks shift with latitude, but the temperature cue holds.