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103-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 21 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, Chum Lake draws 103 acres inside 2.4 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 75% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.9 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Phillips Lake, 2 mi southeast of here.
Spring puts kokanee in skinny water — 6 to 21 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 21 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for spring kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 70 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 3 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (18 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 21 ft before dropping to 4 to 21 ft for winter. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 9 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 21 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Chum Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 18 ft down.
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 Chum Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Chum Lake is about 21 ft (6 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 kokanee, rainbow trout on Chum Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For kokanee, 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 Chum 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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See how Chum Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in British Columbia · best kokanee lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Thompson-Nicola Regional District fishing maps (322 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.