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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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96-acre lake in Mount Waddington Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 87 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 96 acres wrapped in 2.8 miles of bank — one island included. With a 2.1 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 27% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.2 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. Mount Waddington Regional District claims this one. If the bite dies, Viola Lake is 2 mi to the southeast.
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 40 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for fall cutthroat trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (22 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (22 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (39 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Burnett Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 74 ft down.
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 Burnett Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Burnett Lake is about 87 ft (27 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.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Burnett Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For cutthroat 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.
Fishing on Burnett 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.
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More water nearby: Mount Waddington Regional District fishing maps (56 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.