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Fishing Captain Lake: what the data says
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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
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. Roughly 30% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Lake Trout fishing at Captain Lake
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 | Main-lake point (57 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (192 ft) | 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 | Deep basin (192 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 192 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 57 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 57 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Captain 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 Captain Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Captain Lake?
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.
What fish are in Captain Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Captain Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot 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.
When is the best time to fish Captain Lake?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Captain Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
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
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