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360-acre lake in Peace River Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 184 ft. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Fairy Lake runs 360 acres with 5.6 miles of edge. Index 2.1 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 24% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 2.5 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Peace River Regional District. For a second option, Redfern Lake lies 1 mi north.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 1 ft range, good in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | open water | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
7 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 176 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 184 ft (56 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Fairy Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 1 ft of water that rates good for rainbow trout in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 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.
Redfern Lake 1 mi · Trimble Lake 12 mi · Marion Lake 32 mi · Lifeline Lake 42 mi · Fern Lake 44 mi · Kluachesi Lake 44 mi · Chesterfield Lake 51 mi · Ed Bird Lake 51 mi · Haworth Lake 55 mi · Lafferty Lake 59 mi · Foot Lake 60 mi · Quentin Lake 62 mi
See how Fairy Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Peace River Regional District fishing maps (100 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, FISS lake surveys. 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.