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Fishing Footsore Lake: what the data says
135-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 51 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Footsore Lake draws 134 acres inside 3 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 59% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Coho Salmon fishing at Footsore Lake
Start shallow in spring: coho salmon sit in 3 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 51 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 51 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 43 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 15 to 51 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (43 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 15 to 51 ft | midday | Deep basin (43 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Footsore Lake
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 35 ft game here, winter a 10 to 40 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 23 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (23 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Footsore Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (23 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 43 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Footsore 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 Footsore Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Footsore Lake?
Footsore Lake is about 51 ft (16 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 Footsore Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, coho salmon, cutthroat trout on Footsore Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Footsore Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 43 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Footsore 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 Footsore Lake?
Fishing on Footsore 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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