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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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80-acre lake in Capital Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 80 acres of water rimmed by 1.9 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 96% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Capital Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Port San Juan, 5 mi to the southwest.
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 22 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 22 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 4 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (2 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (4 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (2 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 22 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Fairy Lake carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 ft down.
Access data: British Columbia Recreation Sites and Trails - Recreation Sites Subset. 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 Fairy Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Fairy Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Fairy Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For cutthroat 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 Fairy 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.
Port San Juan 5 mi · Lizard Lake 6 mi · Pixie Lake 7 mi · Maid Lake 10 mi · Doe Lake 11 mi · Dimple Lake 12 mi · Mesachie Lake 19 mi · Cowichan Lake 20 mi · Beaver Lake 20 mi · Cheewhat Lake 20 mi · Bear Creek Reservoir 21 mi · Grant Lake 22 mi
See how Fairy Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Capital Regional District fishing maps (60 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.