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Fishing Burn Lake: what the data says
66-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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Trout fishing at Burn Lake
Spring lake trout on Burn Lake hold shallow, usually 6 to 24 ft. 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 summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 7 to 24 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 5 to 24 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 6 to 24 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Burn Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Burn Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 6 to 24 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 24 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| 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 Burn Lake?
Burn 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 Burn Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout on Burn Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Burn Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Burn Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Crescent Lake · Rutherford Lake · Knight Lake · Crystal Lake · Bridge Lake · Stack Lakes
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