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Fishing First Lake: what the data says
26-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 43 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 26 acres wrapped in 0.9 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Roughly 33% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Coho Salmon fishing at First Lake
Spring coho salmon on First Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 13 to 43 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 43 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 37 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft | midday | Deep basin (37 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 19 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
First 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 First Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is First Lake?
First Lake is about 43 ft (13 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 First Lake?
Anglers target coho salmon on First Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on First Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish First Lake?
For coho salmon, 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 First Lake?
Fishing on First 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
Second Lake 0 mi · Third Lake 1 mi · Jessie Lake 3 mi · Paterson Lake 6 mi · Martha Lake 7 mi · Brewster Lake 10 mi · Stewart Lake 10 mi · Merrill Lake 10 mi · Grace Lake 11 mi · Upper Campbell Lake 11 mi · Spirit Lake 11 mi · Boot Lake 11 mi
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