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Fishing Callanan Lake: what the data says
270-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 38 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.
Burbot fishing at Callanan Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 11 to 38 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 38 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 38 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11 to 38 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 11 to 38 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 11 to 38 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 10 to 38 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 32 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Callanan Lake?
Callanan Lake is about 38 ft (12 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 Callanan Lake?
Anglers target burbot on Callanan Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Callanan Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Callanan Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Meldrum Lake · Natsy Lake · Till Lake · Mcintyre Lake · Twan Lake · Owen Lake
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