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Fishing Beaux Yeux Lake: what the data says
233-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 17 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Beaux Yeux Lake runs 232 acres with 3.1 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Roughly 88% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Beaux Yeux Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 17 ft that time of year. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 5 to 17 ft, winter 3 to 17 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 17 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Beaux Yeux Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: kokanee in 5 to 17 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 17 ft through summer, 4 to 17 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 14-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Beaux Yeux Lake
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 5 to 17 ft. Summer keeps them at 5 to 17 ft, and they winter in 5 to 17 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 14 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Beaux Yeux Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 5 to 17 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 5 to 17 ft, winter 4 to 17 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 17 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (14 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 4 to 17 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Beaux Yeux 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 Beaux Yeux Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Beaux Yeux Lake?
Beaux Yeux Lake is about 17 ft (5 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 Beaux Yeux Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Beaux Yeux 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 Beaux Yeux Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Beaux Yeux 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 Beaux Yeux Lake?
Fishing on Beaux Yeux 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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