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450-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 226 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.
The drawn water covers 449 acres wrapped in 6 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (2) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 30% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Figure 2.1 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.7 mi at the beam. It sits in Stikine Region. Its nearest charted neighbour, Wheeler Lake, is 18 mi to the east.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official exact-water fish record. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 50 to 120 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 80 ft. Put Main-lake point first on the milk run — a point near 57 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | open water | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (57 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | open water | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Captain Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 192 ft.
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 Captain Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Captain Lake is about 226 ft (69 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 lake trout on Captain Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 57 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in 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 Captain 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.
Wheeler Lake 18 mi · Keane Lake 27 mi · Horseranch Lake 28 mi · Vincent Lake 30 mi · Allan Lake 34 mi · Good Hope Lake 34 mi · Mcdame Lake 35 mi · Jennings Lakes 36 mi · Plate Lake 38 mi · Vines Lake 38 mi · Cook Lake 39 mi · Simmons Lake 40 mi
See how Captain Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Stikine Region fishing maps (88 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.