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Fishing Dillabough Lake: what the data says
218-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 69 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.
On the chart, Dillabough Lake draws 217 acres inside 3.4 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 53% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Dillabough Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 31 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (31 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (31 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Dillabough Lake
Spring puts kokanee in skinny water — 10 to 30 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 21 to 69 ft; cold water stacks them in 17 to 69 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (31 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (59 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (31 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 17 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (59 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Dillabough Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Dillabough Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 21 to 69 ft, and by winter most fish are in 21 to 69 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 59 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (31 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (59 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (31 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 21 to 69 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (59 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Dillabough Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 21 to 69 ft. The depth story barely changes: 21 to 69 ft through summer, 15 to 60 ft in winter. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 59 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 21 to 69 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (59 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (59 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 21 to 69 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (59 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (59 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 59 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 31 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 17 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 17 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Dillabough 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 Dillabough Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Dillabough Lake?
Dillabough Lake is about 69 ft (21 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 Dillabough Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Dillabough 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 Dillabough Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 59 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Dillabough 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 Dillabough Lake?
Fishing on Dillabough 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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