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Fishing Emery Lake: what the data says
9-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 25 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 9 acres wrapped in 0.5 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 41% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Emery Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 25 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 25 ft. Start at Shoreline break. It's a drop-off holding about 11 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 | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (11 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (11 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (11 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 25 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (11 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 21 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Emery 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 Emery Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Emery Lake?
Emery Lake is about 25 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 Emery Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Emery Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Emery Lake?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Emery 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 Emery Lake?
Fishing on Emery 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
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