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Rating depth structure for arctic grayling.
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294-acre lake in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 82 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
On the chart, Calais Lake draws 294 acres inside 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Roughly 10% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.4 mi with a 0.6-mi widest point. The water lies in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District. For a second option, Albert Lake lies 3 mi southeast.
Spring puts arctic grayling in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 25 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer arctic grayling. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (37 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 70 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Calais Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
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.
Anglers target arctic grayling on Calais Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Calais 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: Bulkley-Nechako Regional District fishing maps (324 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or 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.