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Fishing 130 Mile Lake: what the data says
147-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 6 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
130 Mile Lake maps at 147 acres behind 4.3 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.5, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end.
Rainbow Trout fishing at 130 Mile Lake
Spring rainbow trout on 130 Mile Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 6 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 6 ft; winter keeps them in 1 to 6 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 3 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (3 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Break off the point (3 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at 130 Mile Lake
Early season kokanee use the shallows, holding in 2 to 6 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 5 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at 130 Mile Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 2 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (3 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | dusk | Break off the point (3 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at 130 Mile Lake
When the water first warms, burbot slide up into 2 to 6 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 6 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 6 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 5 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Keep a heavy jig + cut bait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 6 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (5 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 2 to 6 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 2 to 6 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 6 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 6 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 5 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 3 ft
130 Mile Lake fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for British Columbia waters are set by the BC freshwater fishing synopsis — and special regulations can apply to 130 Mile Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is 130 Mile Lake?
130 Mile Lake is about 6 ft (2 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 130 Mile Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on 130 Mile Lake. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on 130 Mile Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish 130 Mile Lake?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for 130 Mile Lake?
Fishing on 130 Mile Lake is regulated by the BC freshwater fishing synopsis. Check the official British Columbia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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