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2,934-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 158 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 2,859 acres, worked by 18.2 miles of shoreline, broken up by 3 islands. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.4) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. About 12% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 6.3 mi, about 1.4 mi across. It sits in Cariboo Regional District. Tatla Lake sits 5 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Start at Rock reef. It's a rock pile holding about 8 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Rock reef (8 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
8 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 134 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: British Columbia Recreation Sites and Trails - Recreation Sites Subset. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Eagle Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Eagle Lake is about 158 ft (48 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.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Eagle Lake.
Rock reef is the top-rated area: a rock pile in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Fishing on Eagle 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.
Tatla Lake 5 mi · Martin Lake 9 mi · Cochin Lake 9 mi · Pyper Lake 13 mi · Little Sapeye Lake 14 mi · Bidwell Lakes 15 mi · Rosse Lake 15 mi · Horn Lake 15 mi · Sapeye Lake 17 mi · Bluff Lake 18 mi · Murray Taylor Lake 22 mi · One Eye Lake 22 mi
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More water nearby: Cariboo Regional District fishing maps (445 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.