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Fishing Foot Lake: what the data says
71-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 46 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. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The drawn water covers 71 acres wrapped in 1.4 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. About 52% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Foot Lake
When the water first warms, rainbow trout slide up into 5 to 20 ft. Summer is a 8 to 30 ft game here, winter a 8 to 40 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 21 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (21 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (21 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Foot Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 14 to 46 ft before dropping to 14 to 46 ft for winter. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 39 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (21 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | dawn | Deep basin (39 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (21 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 14 to 46 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (39 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 39 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 21 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Foot 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 Foot Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Foot Lake?
Foot Lake is about 46 ft (14 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 Foot Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Foot Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Foot Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 39 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Foot Lake?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Foot Lake?
Fishing on Foot 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
Succour Lake 6 mi · Jack Lake 9 mi · Rainbow Lake 13 mi · Tucha Lake 29 mi · Pelly Lake 30 mi · Ed Bird Lake 31 mi · Weissener Lake 33 mi · Chesterfield Lake 35 mi · Haworth Lake 38 mi · Quentin Lake 38 mi · Fern Lake 41 mi · Budd Lake 42 mi
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