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Fishing Francis Lake: what the data says
48-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 52 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 48 acres wrapped in 1.2 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.3 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 37% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Francis Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 23 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 44 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Francis 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 Francis Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Francis Lake?
Francis Lake is about 52 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 Francis Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Francis Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Francis Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Francis 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 Francis Lake?
Fishing on Francis 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
Frost Lake 2 mi · Opatcho Lake 3 mi · Buckhorn Lake 6 mi · Tsitniz Lake 9 mi · Grizzly Lake 9 mi · Ispah Lake 10 mi · Wansa Lake 10 mi · Tabor Lake 13 mi · Government Lake 14 mi · Trapping Lake 15 mi · Pitoney Lake 16 mi · Fyfe Lake 17 mi
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