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Fishing Holland Lakes: what the data says
122-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 70 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's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Holland Lakes draws 122 acres inside 3.6 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.3, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 55% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Holland Lakes
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 35 ft game here, winter a 10 to 40 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 32 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (32 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (32 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 60 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 32 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 18 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 18 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Holland Lakes fishing regulations
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 Holland Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Holland Lakes?
Holland Lakes is about 70 ft (21 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 Holland Lakes?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Holland Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Holland Lakes?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Holland Lakes?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Holland Lakes?
Fishing on Holland 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.
Nearby waters
Shea Lake 5 mi · Burnie Lakes 8 mi · Chisholm Lake 10 mi · Burnie Lakes 12 mi · Mooseskin Johnny Lake 15 mi · Collins Lake 15 mi · Mcbride Lake 15 mi · Lamprey Lake 19 mi · Bittern Lake 21 mi · Anzac Lake 21 mi · Morice Lake 21 mi · Stepp Lake 22 mi
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