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Fishing Decker Lake: what the data says
2,774-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 52 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Burbot fishing at Decker Lake
Spring burbot on Decker Lake hold shallow, usually 16 to 52 ft. Summer fish stay in 16 to 52 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 52 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 44 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16 to 52 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 16 to 52 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 13 to 52 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Kokanee fishing at Decker Lake
Spring kokanee on Decker Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 16 to 52 ft, and by winter most fish are in 13 to 52 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 44 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 13 to 52 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Decker Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 23 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Decker Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Decker Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 16 to 52 ft, and by winter most fish are in 16 to 52 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 44 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 16 to 52 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
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
- Rock reef: rock pile, around 7.539599926118318 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Decker Lake?
Decker Lake is about 52 ft 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 Decker Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Decker Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Decker Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 44 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Decker Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.