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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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116-acre lake in Powell River Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 25 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 116 acres, worked by 2 miles of shoreline. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.4 mi across. Powell River Regional District claims this one. Duck Lake sits 3 mi east — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring puts cutthroat trout in skinny water — 3 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 7 to 25 ft, wintering in 6 to 25 ft. Winter cutthroat trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 15 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (1 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 25 ft | dawn | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 15 ft.
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 Cranberry Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Cranberry Lake is about 25 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Cranberry Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Cranberry 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 Cranberry Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Powell River Regional District fishing maps (19 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.