Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up freeLake depth chart
Today's read
Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
Recent public catches load as you reach this section.
206-acre lake in Powell River Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 90 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 206 acres wrapped in 2.6 miles of bank. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 11% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives. Figure 0.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.6 mi at the beam. It sits in Powell River Regional District. If the bite dies, East Lake is 2 mi to the southeast.
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 35 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Fall cutthroat trout concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (23 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (23 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (41 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 77 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Hammil Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Hammil Lake is about 90 ft (27 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.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Hammil Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For cutthroat 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.
Fishing on Hammil 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.
East Lake 2 mi · Duck Lake 2 mi · Cranberry Lake 4 mi · Haslam Lake 6 mi · Priest Lake 7 mi · Spectacle Lake 8 mi · Inland Lake 8 mi · Kirk Lake 8 mi · Paxton Lake 8 mi · Nanton Lake 9 mi · Sliammon Lake 9 mi · Horseshoe Lake 10 mi
See how Hammil Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Powell River Regional District fishing maps (19 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.