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Rating depth structure for coho salmon.
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15-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 40 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Blenkinsop Lake draws 14 acres inside 1 miles of shoreline. Index 1.8 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 98% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end. You'll find it in Capital Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Swan Lake, 1 mi to the southwest.
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 21 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 (1 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 12 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (21 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (21 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 12 to 40 ft | midday | Deep basin (21 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
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 1 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 (1 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Deep basin (21 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Blenkinsop Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 21 ft.
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 →
Blenkinsop Lake is about 40 ft (12 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 coho salmon, pumpkinseed on Blenkinsop Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
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.
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More water nearby: Capital Regional District fishing maps (60 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.