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Fishing Gauthier Lake: what the data says
89-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 13 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Gauthier Lake runs 89 acres with 1.6 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Gauthier Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 3 to 13 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 6-ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Gauthier Lake
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 4 to 13 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 13 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Gauthier Lake
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 4 to 13 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 13 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 13 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 11 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 13 ft | dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 4 to 13 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Gauthier Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 4 to 13 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 13 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 13 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 11-ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 4 to 13 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (11 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 4 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 13 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 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
Gauthier 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 Gauthier Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Gauthier Lake?
Gauthier Lake is about 13 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 Gauthier Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Gauthier Lake. 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 Gauthier Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Gauthier 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 Gauthier Lake?
Fishing on Gauthier 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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