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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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159-acre lake in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 89 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Drawn out, this is 159 acres of water rimmed by 2.9 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 33% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 1.2 mi, about 0.4 mi across. You'll find it in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Kichha Lake, 4 mi to the northwest.
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 Secondary point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (8 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Secondary point (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 82 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Black Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Black Lake is about 89 ft (27 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Black Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Fishing on Black 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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More water nearby: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District fishing maps (52 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.