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Fishing Edwards Lakes: what the data says
122-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 26 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.
Kokanee fishing at Edwards Lakes
Spring kokanee on Edwards Lakes hold shallow, usually 8 to 26 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 26 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for spring 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 | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 3 to 26 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Edwards Lakes
Spring rainbow trout on Edwards Lakes hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 26 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 26 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 26 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Edwards Lakes?
Edwards Lakes is about 26 ft (8 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 Edwards Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee on Edwards Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Edwards Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Edwards Lakes?
For kokanee, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Shotnana Lake · Fussee Lake · Baynes Lake · Silver Spring Lake · Blue Bottom Lake · Suzanne Lake
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