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Fishing Chisholm Lake: what the data says
304-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 79 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Chisholm Lake runs 303 acres with 4.2 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 30% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Chisholm Lake
Early season cutthroat trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 40 ft. Put Main-lake point first on the milk run — a point near 20 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 67 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 20 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 20 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Chisholm 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 Chisholm Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Chisholm Lake?
Chisholm Lake is about 79 ft (24 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 Chisholm Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Chisholm Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Chisholm Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Chisholm Lake?
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. 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 Chisholm Lake?
Fishing on Chisholm 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
Collins Lake 8 mi · Holland Lakes 10 mi · Mcbride Lake 11 mi · Bittern Lake 12 mi · Lamprey Lake 14 mi · Tsalitpn Lake 14 mi · Shea Lake 16 mi · Anzac Lake 16 mi · Tagetochlain Lake 17 mi · Newcombe Lake 18 mi · Burnie Lakes 19 mi · Stepp Lake 19 mi
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