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Fishing Hill-Tout Lake: what the data says
122-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 43 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.
Lake Trout fishing at Hill-Tout Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 13 to 43 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 43 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Hill-Tout Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 13 to 43 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 13 to 43 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 43 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 37 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 | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 19 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Hill-Tout Lake?
Hill-Tout Lake is about 43 ft (13 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 Hill-Tout Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Hill-Tout Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Hill-Tout Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hill-Tout Lake?
For lake trout, 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
Shelford Lake · Needle Lake · Short Portage Lake · Twinkle Lake · Skinny Lake · Collins Lake
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