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Fishing Box Lake: what the data says
177-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 24 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Box Lake
Spring brook trout on Box Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 24 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Burbot fishing at Box Lake
Spring burbot on Box Lake hold shallow, usually 7 to 24 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 24 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 24 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 24 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 7 to 24 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 7 to 24 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 6 to 24 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Kokanee fishing at Box Lake
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 7 to 24 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 24 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 24 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 20 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 24 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 7 to 24 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 3 to 24 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 6 to 24 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Box Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. They move out to 6 to 24 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 24 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 24 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Box Lake?
Box Lake is about 24 ft (7 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 Box Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, burbot on Box Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Box Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Box Lake?
For brook 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.
Nearby waters
Wilson Lake · Little Wilson Lake · Beaver Lake · Wee Sandy Lake · North Caribou Lake · Catherine Lake
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