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127-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 67 ft. The surface is reconstructed from 33 measured spot soundings collected in 1973; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
The outline encloses 127 acres, worked by 2.9 miles of shoreline. With a 1.8 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 56% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.4 mi at the beam. Cariboo Regional District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Whitestone Lake, is 1 mi to the southeast.
Spring rainbow trout on Elk Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 16 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 66 ft.
Access data: British Columbia Recreation Sites and Trails - Recreation Sites Subset; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline. 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 Elk Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Elk Lake is about 67 ft (20 m) deep at its deepest point. The surface is reconstructed from 33 measured spot soundings collected in 1973; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Elk Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Elk 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.
Whitestone Lake 1 mi · Jackson Lake 3 mi · Skelton Lake 6 mi · Tyee Lake 6 mi · Howes Lake 7 mi · Chambers Lake 7 mi · Opheim Lake 8 mi · Croan Lake 8 mi · Joan Lake 8 mi · Ben Lake 8 mi · Beaver Lake 10 mi · Cuisson Lake 11 mi
See how Elk Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Cariboo Regional District fishing maps (445 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch · Elk Lake historic bathymetric chart spot soundings; contour geometry independently interpolated by 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.