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Fishing Ellen Lake: what the data says
64-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 17 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. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Ellen Lake maps at 64 acres behind 1.8 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 88% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Ellen Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Ellen Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 17 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 17 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 17 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 8 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 | 4 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 17 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 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 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Ellen 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 Ellen Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Ellen Lake?
Ellen Lake is about 17 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 Ellen Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Ellen Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Ellen Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 8 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.
When is the best time to fish Ellen 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 Ellen Lake?
Fishing on Ellen 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
Hatheume Lake 1 mi · Pinnacle Lake 2 mi · Rock Lake 3 mi · Peterson Lake 3 mi · Jackson Lake 4 mi · Pennask Lake 5 mi · Brenda Lake 7 mi · Wasley Lake 8 mi · Dobbin Lake 9 mi · Islaht Lake 9 mi · Reservoir Lake 10 mi · Jackpine Lake 11 mi
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