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Rating depth structure for northern pike.
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95-acre lake in Peace River Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 17 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Jackfish Lake runs 95 acres with 3 miles of edge. With a shoreline index of 2.2, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 88% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 1.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.2 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Peace River Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Sundance Lakes, 8 mi to the southeast.
Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 17 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 17 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 14 ft.
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 Jackfish Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Jackfish Lake is about 17 ft (5 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.
Anglers target arctic grayling, northern pike on Jackfish Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. 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 Jackfish 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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See how Jackfish Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in British Columbia · best arctic grayling lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Peace River Regional District fishing maps (100 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.