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Fishing Ecstall Lake: what the data says
237-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 66 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Ecstall Lake maps at 237 acres behind 5.1 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.4) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. About 56% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Coho Salmon fishing at Ecstall Lake
When the water first warms, coho salmon slide up into 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 66 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 56 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 20 to 66 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (56 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deep basin (56 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 56 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 30 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
Ecstall 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 Ecstall Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Ecstall Lake?
Ecstall Lake is about 66 ft (20 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 Ecstall Lake?
Anglers target coho salmon on Ecstall Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Ecstall Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 56 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Ecstall Lake?
For coho salmon, 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 Ecstall Lake?
Fishing on Ecstall 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.
Nearby waters
Lower Lake 2 mi · Gavel Lake 5 mi · Johnston Lake 9 mi · Alty Lake 10 mi · Lowe Lake 12 mi · Caponero Lake 12 mi · Bardon Lake 15 mi · Saunders Lake 17 mi · Salter Lake 17 mi · Alvin Lake 18 mi · Sylvia Lake 18 mi · Kumealon Lake 21 mi
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