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Fishing Foster Lakes: what the data says
198-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 14 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Foster Lakes maps at 197 acres behind 3.2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Foster Lakes
Spring rainbow trout on Foster Lakes hold shallow, usually 4 to 14 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 14 ft, and they winter in 3 to 14 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 6 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 14 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Foster Lakes
Early season kokanee use the shallows, holding in 4 to 14 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 14 ft through summer, 4 to 14 ft in winter. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 12 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Foster Lakes
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 4 to 14 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 14 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 14 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 12-ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Foster Lakes
When the water first warms, burbot slide up into 4 to 14 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 14 ft, and they winter in 4 to 14 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 12 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run after dark and midday. Keep a heavy jig + cut bait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (12 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (12 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (12 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (12 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Foster Lakes 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 Foster Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Foster Lakes?
Foster Lakes is about 14 ft (4 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 Foster Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Foster Lakes. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Foster Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Foster Lakes?
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 Foster Lakes?
Fishing on Foster Lakes 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
Drywilliam Lake 5 mi · Fraser Lake 5 mi · Deserter Lake 8 mi · Dorman Lake 9 mi · Laurie Lake 10 mi · Leg Lake 10 mi · Stern Lake 10 mi · Tahultzu Lake 11 mi · Ormond Lake 12 mi · Oona Lake 12 mi · Borel Lake 12 mi · Cabin Lake 13 mi
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