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Fishing Brushy Lake: what the data says
88-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Brushy Lake runs 87 acres with 1.8 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 83% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Brushy Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. As the season builds they drop to 6 to 23 ft, wintering in 5 to 23 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 10-ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 23 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 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
Brushy 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 Brushy Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Brushy Lake?
Brushy Lake is about 23 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 Brushy Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Brushy Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Brushy Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Brushy Lake?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Brushy Lake?
Fishing on Brushy 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
Cambaceres Lake 1 mi · Camacho Lake 2 mi · Helena Lake 4 mi · Lac La Hache 6 mi · Tad Lake 7 mi · Phililloo Lake 7 mi · Big Lake 8 mi · Abel Lake 8 mi · Holden Lake 9 mi · Snag Lake 9 mi · Little Holden Lake 9 mi · Bearpaw Lake 9 mi
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