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Fishing Eightythree Lake: what the data says
292-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 16 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The drawn water covers 291 acres wrapped in 6.3 miles of bank. With a shoreline index of 2.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 93% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Eightythree Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 4 to 16 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 16 ft, and they winter in 3 to 16 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 7 ft of water and rates prime come winter. 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 | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 16 ft | dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Eightythree 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 Eightythree Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Eightythree Lake?
Eightythree Lake is about 16 ft (5 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 Eightythree Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Eightythree Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Eightythree Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Eightythree 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 Eightythree Lake?
Fishing on Eightythree 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
Bishop Lake 2 mi · Bullock Lake 3 mi · Davis Lake 4 mi · Kelsey Lake 6 mi · Taylor Lake 8 mi · Mckinley Lake 9 mi · Green Lake 10 mi · Valentine Lake 10 mi · Edmund Lake 11 mi · River Lakes 11 mi · Pollard Lake 11 mi · Little Horse Lake 12 mi
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