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Fishing Butchart Lake: what the data says
174-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 125 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's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Butchart Lake draws 174 acres inside 6.2 miles of shoreline. A development index of 3.3 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 28% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Brook Trout fishing at Butchart Lake
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated good for spring brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 106 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 31 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 31 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Butchart 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 Butchart Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Butchart Lake?
Butchart Lake is about 125 ft (38 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 Butchart Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Butchart Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Butchart Lake?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for brook trout in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Butchart 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Butchart Lake?
Fishing on Butchart 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
Council Lake 2 mi · Lubbe Lake 2 mi · Goldstream Lake 2 mi · Sooke Lake 2 mi · Old Wolf Lake 3 mi · Mavis Lake 3 mi · Wrigglesworth Lake 3 mi · Spectacle Lake 4 mi · Jack Lake 4 mi · Macdonald Lake 4 mi · Oliphant Lake 5 mi · Crabapple Lake 5 mi
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