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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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41-acre lake in Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 19 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Ferguson Lake runs 41 acres with 1 miles of edge. At index 1.2 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Figure 0.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Fraser-Fort George Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Eena Lake, 7 mi to the west.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 19 ft before dropping to 3 to 19 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 9 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 5 to 19 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 19 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 9 ft.
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 Ferguson Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Ferguson Lake is about 19 ft (6 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 brook trout, rainbow trout on Ferguson Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For brook 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 Ferguson 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.
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More water nearby: Fraser-Fort George Regional District fishing maps (188 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.