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122-acre lake in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 43 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
The outline encloses 122 acres, worked by 4.1 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 71% of this chart. Figure 1.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.6 mi at the beam. Bulkley-Nechako Regional District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Tagetochlain Lake, is 3 mi to the north.
When the water first warms, lake trout slide up into 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 13 to 43 ft game here, winter an 11 to 43 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 33 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 43 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 13 to 43 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 13 to 43 ft covers summer, 13 to 43 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 33 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 33 ft.
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 Hill-Tout Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Hill-Tout Lake is about 43 ft (13 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Hill-Tout Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 33 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.
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.
Fishing on Hill-Tout 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.
Tagetochlain Lake 3 mi · Nadina Lake 5 mi · Shelford Lake 7 mi · Bittern Lake 7 mi · Newcombe Lake 7 mi · Horseshoe Lake 10 mi · Short Portage Lake 10 mi · Skinny Lake 10 mi · Needle Lake 10 mi · Twinkle Lake 10 mi · Jewell Lake 11 mi · Anzac Lake 11 mi
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More water nearby: Bulkley-Nechako Regional District fishing maps (324 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.