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Fishing Clemes Lake: what the data says
23-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 7 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, Clemes Lake runs 23 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. A shoreline index of 1.1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Clemes Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 2 to 7 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 7 ft through summer, 1 to 7 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Shoreline break, a drop-off in the 3-ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 7 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Clemes Lake
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 2 to 7 ft that time of year. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 7 ft, winter 2 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 1 to 7 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Clemes Lake
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 2 to 7 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 7 ft, and they winter in 2 to 7 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | dusk | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Clemes Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 2 to 7 ft that time of year. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 7 ft, winter 2 to 7 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 6-ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 7 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 2 to 7 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (6 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 2 to 7 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 2 to 7 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 3 ft
Clemes 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 Clemes Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Clemes Lake?
Clemes Lake is about 7 ft (2 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 Clemes Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Clemes Lake. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Clemes Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Clemes Lake?
For rainbow 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 Clemes Lake?
Fishing on Clemes 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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