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Fishing Horneline Lake: what the data says
491-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 33 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 is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Trout fishing at Horneline Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 8 to 33 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 10 to 33 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 33 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 28 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 | 8 to 33 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 7 to 33 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 8 to 33 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Horneline Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 10 to 33 ft. Summer fish stay in 10 to 33 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 33 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 28 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 28 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 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
Common questions
How deep is Horneline Lake?
Horneline Lake is about 33 ft (10 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 Horneline Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Horneline Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Horneline Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 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 Horneline 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
Scoop Lake · Long Mountain Lake · Moodie Lakes · Netson Lake · Fishing Lake · Boreal Lake
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