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Fishing Gun Lake: what the data says
685-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 19 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
On the chart, Gun Lake draws 683 acres inside 8 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.2, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. About 89% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Gun Lake
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 5 to 19 ft is the zone. Even in summer they hold at 5 to 19 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 19 ft. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 9 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Gun Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 6 to 19 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 6 to 19 ft, winter 5 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for spring kokanee. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Gun Lake
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 6 to 19 ft. Even in summer they hold at 6 to 19 ft; winter keeps them in 6 to 19 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 16 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 19 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Gun Lake
Spring puts burbot in skinny water — 6 to 19 ft is the zone. Summer keeps them at 6 to 19 ft, and they winter in 5 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 19 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (16 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 5 to 19 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 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
Gun 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 Gun Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Gun Lake?
Gun Lake is about 19 ft (6 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 Gun Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Gun 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 Gun Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Gun 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 Gun Lake?
Fishing on Gun 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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