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434-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 122 ft. The surface is reconstructed from 53 measured spot soundings collected in 1973; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 434 acres, worked by 5.8 miles of shoreline, with a single island in the mix. With a 2 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 49% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 2.4 mi, about 0.6 mi across. Cariboo Regional District claims this one. If the bite dies, Keno Lake is 2 mi to the north.
Spring rainbow trout on Jacques Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 3 ft that grades good for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (3 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (3 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Break off the point at roughly 51 ft.
Access data: British Columbia Recreation Sites and Trails - Recreation Sites Subset; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline; Government of British Columbia - Dual-Verified Provincial Crown Land Shoreline. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Jacques Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Jacques Lake is about 122 ft (37 m) deep at its deepest point. The surface is reconstructed from 53 measured spot soundings collected in 1973; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Jacques Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 3 ft of water that rates good for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Jacques 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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More water nearby: Cariboo Regional District fishing maps (445 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch · Jacques Lake historic bathymetric chart spot soundings; contour geometry independently interpolated by 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.