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Fishing Gillis Lake: what the data says
47-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 79 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Gillis Lake maps at 47 acres behind 1.4 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.5) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 34% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Gillis Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Gillis Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 36 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in 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 | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (20 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (36 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 67 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 36 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 20 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Gillis 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 Gillis Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Gillis Lake?
Gillis Lake is about 79 ft (24 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 Gillis Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Gillis Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Gillis Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 36 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Gillis 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 Gillis Lake?
Fishing on Gillis 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
Seymour Lake 6 mi · Lily Lake 7 mi · Tahla Lake 10 mi · Shea Lake 10 mi · Boss Lake 10 mi · Gwen Lake 11 mi · Davis Lake 11 mi · Englishmen Lake 11 mi · Harmon Lake 12 mi · Edna Lake 12 mi · Kane Lakes 13 mi · Chicken Ranch Lake 14 mi
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