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Fishing Hansard Lake: what the data says
950-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 64 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Burbot fishing at Hansard Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 19 to 64 ft. Summer fish stay in 19 to 64 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 54 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 19 to 64 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 19 to 64 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 19 to 64 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Hansard Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Hansard Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Hansard Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 19 to 64 ft, and winter fish settle into 19 to 64 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 54 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 19 to 64 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 19 to 64 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 54 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 29 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 16 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 16 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Hansard Lake?
Hansard Lake is about 64 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 Hansard Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Hansard Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Hansard Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 54 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hansard Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Aleza Lake · Plantation Lake · Amanita Lake · Milk Lake · Deep Lake · Purden Lake
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