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Fishing Bullock Lake: what the data says
236-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 13 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 235 acres wrapped in 3.9 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Bullock Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 3 to 13 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 13 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 13 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Bullock Lake
When the water first warms, kokanee slide up into 4 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 11 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Bullock Lake
Spring puts lake whitefish in skinny water — 4 to 13 ft is the zone. Summer keeps them at 4 to 13 ft, and they winter in 4 to 13 ft. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 11 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 13 ft | dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Bullock Lake
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 4 to 13 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 13 ft through summer, 3 to 13 ft in winter. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 11 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (11 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Bullock 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 Bullock Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Bullock Lake?
Bullock Lake is about 13 ft (4 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 Bullock Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Bullock Lake. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Bullock Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Bullock 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 Bullock Lake?
Fishing on Bullock 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
Bishop Lake 1 mi · Eightythree Lake 3 mi · Davis Lake 4 mi · Kelsey Lake 6 mi · Mckinley Lake 7 mi · Boar Lake 9 mi · Valentine Lake 9 mi · Pollard Lake 10 mi · Neilson Lake 10 mi · River Lakes 10 mi · Valenzuela Lake 10 mi · Taylor Lake 11 mi
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