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213-acre lake in Stikine Region, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 39 ft. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch 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:
Traced from the shoreline, Boreal Lake runs 213 acres with 3 miles of edge. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 57% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.1 mi with a 0.6-mi widest point. You'll find it in Stikine Region. The nearest mapped water is Moodie Lakes, 3 mi to the northeast.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 10 to 39 ft. The depth story barely changes: 12 to 39 ft through summer, 10 to 39 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 39 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (26 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 12 to 39 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 8 to 39 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (26 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 10 to 39 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 26 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 Boreal Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Boreal Lake is about 39 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target lake trout on Boreal Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Boreal 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.
Moodie Lakes 3 mi · Dall Lake 15 mi · Scoop Lake 17 mi · Moose Lake 24 mi · Denetiah Lake 25 mi · Birches Lake 26 mi · Horneline Lake 28 mi · Twin Island Lake 31 mi · Tucho Lake 34 mi · Solitary Lake 35 mi · Netson Lake 36 mi · Rainbow Lakes 36 mi
See how Boreal Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Stikine Region fishing maps (88 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, FISS lake surveys. 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.