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Fishing Deepdown Lake: what the data says
31-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 23 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 31 acres wrapped in 1 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 80% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Deepdown Lake
When the water first warms, rainbow trout slide up into 5 to 20 ft. Summer is a 6 to 23 ft game here, winter a 5 to 23 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 10 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon rigged through the warm months.
| 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 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 23 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Deepdown Lake
Come spring, look for kokanee tight to the bank in 7 to 23 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 20 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 3 to 23 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Deepdown Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 7 to 23 ft. Summer keeps them at 7 to 23 ft, and they winter in 7 to 23 ft. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 20 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 23 ft | dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Deepdown Lake
Spring burbot on Deepdown Lake hold shallow, usually 7 to 23 ft. The depth story barely changes: 7 to 23 ft through summer, 6 to 23 ft in winter. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 20 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Deepdown 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 Deepdown Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Deepdown Lake?
Deepdown Lake is about 23 ft (7 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 Deepdown Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Deepdown 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 Deepdown Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 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 Deepdown 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 Deepdown Lake?
Fishing on Deepdown 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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