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Fishing Cleswuncut Lake: what the data says
85-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 52 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Cleswuncut Lake draws 85 acres inside 1.8 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Roughly 45% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Brook Trout fishing at Cleswuncut Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 44 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Cleswuncut 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 Cleswuncut Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Cleswuncut Lake?
Cleswuncut Lake is about 52 ft (16 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 Cleswuncut Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Cleswuncut Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Cleswuncut Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Cleswuncut Lake?
For brook 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 Cleswuncut Lake?
Fishing on Cleswuncut 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
Punchaw Lake 6 mi · Zippermouth Lake 12 mi · Emerald Lake 14 mi · Barton Lake 16 mi · Erickson Lake 17 mi · Shesta Lake 20 mi · Lazaroff Lake 20 mi · Meadow Lake 20 mi · Lynx Lake 21 mi · Hutda Lake 21 mi · Clear Lake 22 mi · Chubb Lake 23 mi
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