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Fishing Bear Creek Reservoir: what the data says
207-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 49 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Bear Creek Reservoir draws 206 acres inside 4.3 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2.1) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 24% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Bear Creek Reservoir
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 12 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Bear Creek Reservoir
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 42 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
Bear Creek Reservoir 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 Bear Creek Reservoir specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Bear Creek Reservoir?
Bear Creek Reservoir 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 Bear Creek Reservoir?
Anglers target rainbow trout, cutthroat trout on Bear Creek Reservoir.
Where is the best fishing spot on Bear Creek Reservoir?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Bear Creek Reservoir?
For cutthroat 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 Bear Creek Reservoir?
Fishing on Bear Creek Reservoir 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.
Nearby waters
Forslund Lake 2 mi · Ranger Lake 2 mi · Boulder Lake 3 mi · Butler Lake 4 mi · Tugwell Lake 4 mi · Weeks Lake 6 mi · Macdonald Lake 8 mi · Jarvis Lake 8 mi · Boneyard Lake 8 mi · Young Lake 9 mi · Poirier Lake 10 mi · Sooke Lake 10 mi
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