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Fishing Hoodoo Lakes: what the data says
142-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 31 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Hoodoo Lakes runs 142 acres with 2.5 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 62% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Hoodoo Lakes
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 6 to 31 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 31 ft | dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Hoodoo Lakes
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 10 to 30 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 9 to 31 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 31 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 26-ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 9 to 31 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 4 to 31 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 8 to 31 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Hoodoo Lakes
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 9 to 31 ft. Summer fish stay in 9 to 31 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 31 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 26 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 31 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 9 to 31 ft | dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 9 to 31 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (26 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Hoodoo Lakes
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 9 to 31 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 9 to 31 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 31 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 31 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 9 to 31 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (26 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 9 to 31 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 8 to 31 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (26 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 26 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Hoodoo 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 Hoodoo Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Hoodoo Lakes?
Hoodoo Lakes is about 31 ft (9 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 Hoodoo Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Hoodoo Lakes. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Hoodoo Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Hoodoo Lakes?
For rainbow 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 Hoodoo Lakes?
Fishing on Hoodoo 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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