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Fishing Calais Lake: what the data says
294-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 82 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Calais Lake
In spring, arctic grayling run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 25 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated good for spring arctic grayling. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Tie on a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 70 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 37 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 21 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 21 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Calais Lake?
Calais Lake is about 82 ft (25 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 Calais Lake?
Anglers target arctic grayling on Calais Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Calais Lake?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for arctic grayling in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Calais Lake?
For arctic grayling, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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
Albert Lake · Electra Lake · Dukaihoonli Lake · Dia Lake · Purvis Lake · Macdonald Lake
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