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Fishing Gotchen Lake: what the data says
316-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 26 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.
Kokanee fishing at Gotchen Lake
Spring kokanee on Gotchen Lake hold shallow, usually 8 to 26 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 26 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for spring kokanee. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 3 to 26 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Gotchen Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 8 to 26 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 26 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Gotchen Lake?
Gotchen Lake is about 26 ft (8 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 Gotchen Lake?
Anglers target kokanee, lake whitefish on Gotchen Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Gotchen Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Gotchen Lake?
For kokanee, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Mcneil Lake · Cruiser Lake · Hendrix Lake · Bosk Lake · Boscar Lake · Mckee Lake
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