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Fishing Blenkinsop Lake: what the data says
15-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 40 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 follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Blenkinsop Lake runs 14 acres with 1 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 50% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Coho Salmon fishing at Blenkinsop Lake
In spring, coho salmon run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 12 to 40 ft before dropping to 12 to 40 ft for winter. Summer coho salmon concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 34 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 12 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (34 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 12 to 40 ft | midday | Deep basin (34 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Pumpkinseed fishing at Blenkinsop Lake
When the water first warms, pumpkinseed slide up into 1 to 8 ft. Summer is a 2 to 10 ft game here, winter a 6 to 18 ft one. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. Keep a micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 34 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Blenkinsop 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 Blenkinsop Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Blenkinsop Lake?
Blenkinsop Lake is about 40 ft (12 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 Blenkinsop Lake?
Anglers target coho salmon, pumpkinseed on Blenkinsop Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Blenkinsop Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 34 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Blenkinsop Lake?
For coho salmon, 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 Blenkinsop Lake?
Fishing on Blenkinsop 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.
Nearby waters
Swan Lake 1 mi · Beaver Lake 3 mi · Elk Lake 4 mi · Prospect Lake 4 mi · Maltby Lake 4 mi · Pike Lake 5 mi · Killarney Lake 5 mi · Thetis Lake 6 mi · Fizzle Lake 6 mi · Matson Lake 7 mi · Mitchell Lake 7 mi · Durrance Lake 7 mi
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