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Rating depth structure for arctic grayling.
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1,111-acre lake in Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 41 ft. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 1,111 acres, worked by 15.2 miles of shoreline — 6 islands included. A development index of 3.3 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 92% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.7 mi with a 1.6-mi widest point. It sits in Kitimat-Stikine Regional District. Allan Lake sits 9 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring arctic grayling on Hluey Lakes hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 25 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 1 ft, good for spring. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | open water | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 39 ft that grades prime for winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (39 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (39 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 12 to 41 ft. The depth story barely changes: 12 to 41 ft through summer, 12 to 41 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 39 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Deep basin (39 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | open water | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 12 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (39 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Start shallow in spring: dolly varden sit in 1 to 30 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2 to 40 ft; cold water stacks them in 7 to 41 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 1 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small chrome spoon or a baitfish streamer until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 30 ft | dawn & midday | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small silver spoon, Inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small chrome spoon, Baitfish streamer |
| Fall | 1 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spinner, Egg or fry pattern |
| Winter | 7 to 41 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 45 ft | midday | Deep basin (39 ft) | Small slow spoon, Weighted baitfish fly |
Hluey Lakes carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 39 ft down.
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 Hluey Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Hluey Lakes is about 41 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target arctic grayling, rainbow trout, lake whitefish, dolly varden on Hluey Lakes.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 39 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For arctic grayling, the summer bite is best in the evening and 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 Hluey Lakes 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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More water nearby: Kitimat-Stikine Regional District fishing maps (97 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, FISS lake surveys. 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.