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Fishing Boscar Lake: what the data says
46-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 41 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Kokanee fishing at Boscar Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 10 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 12 to 41 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 41 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 35 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 12 to 41 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 41 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Boscar Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 12 to 41 ft. Summer fish stay in 12 to 41 ft, and winter fish hold in 12 to 41 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 35 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 41 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 12 to 41 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 12 to 41 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 35 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Boscar Lake?
Boscar Lake is about 41 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 Boscar Lake?
Anglers target kokanee, lake whitefish on Boscar Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Boscar Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Boscar Lake?
For kokanee, 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.
Nearby waters
Bosk Lake · Cruiser Lake · Elbow Lake · Mckee Lake · Hendrix Lake · Gotchen Lake
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