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Fishing Erickson Lake: what the data says
60-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 32 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Burbot fishing at Erickson Lake
Spring burbot on Erickson Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 32 ft. Summer fish stay in 10 to 32 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 32 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 32 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 10 to 32 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 10 to 32 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 8 to 32 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Erickson Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 32 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 32 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 32 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 27 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Erickson Lake?
Erickson Lake is about 32 ft (10 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 Erickson Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, burbot on Erickson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Erickson Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Erickson Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Shesta Lake · Hutda Lake · Clear Lake · Lynx Lake · Punchaw Lake · Nadsilnich Lake
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