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Fishing Horsefly Lake: what the data says
14,342-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 625 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 14,311 acres wrapped in 68 miles of bank. A development index of 4.1 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 0% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Kokanee fishing at Horsefly Lake
Come spring, look for kokanee tight to the bank in 10 to 30 ft. They move out to 30 to 70 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Offshore hump: a offshore hump around 70 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (531 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 30 to 70 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (70 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | open water | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (70 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Trout fishing at Horsefly Lake
Spring lake trout on Horsefly Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. Put Offshore hump first on the milk run — a offshore hump near 70 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (156 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (70 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (60 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (70 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Horsefly Lake
When the water first warms, rainbow trout slide up into 5 to 20 ft. Summer is a 8 to 30 ft game here, winter a 8 to 40 ft one. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 6 ft of water and rates good come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep break (59 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 531 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 159 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 156 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 156 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 140 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 70 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 62 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 60 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 60 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 59 ft
- Deep break: drop-off, around 59 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Horsefly Lake 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 Horsefly Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Horsefly Lake?
Horsefly Lake is about 625 ft (191 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 Horsefly Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee on Horsefly Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Horsefly Lake?
Offshore hump is the top-rated area: a offshore hump in about 70 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Horsefly Lake?
For kokanee, 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Horsefly Lake?
Fishing on Horsefly 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.
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