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Fishing Green Lake: what the data says
31-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 67 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Green Lake runs 31 acres with 1 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 26% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Green Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 30-ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (30 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (17 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (30 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Green Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: kokanee in 10 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 20 to 67 ft before dropping to 17 to 67 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 57 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 20 to 67 ft | dawn | Deep basin (57 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (30 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 17 to 67 ft | dawn | Deep basin (57 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Green Lake
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 15 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 20 to 67 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 67 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 57 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 20 to 67 ft | dawn | Deep basin (57 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 20 to 67 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (57 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Green Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 20 to 67 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 20 to 67 ft, winter 15 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 57-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20 to 67 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (57 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 20 to 67 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (57 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 20 to 67 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (57 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (57 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 57 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 30 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 17 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Green 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 Green Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Green Lake?
Green Lake is about 67 ft (20 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 Green Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Green 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 Green Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 57 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Green 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 Green Lake?
Fishing on Green 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
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