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345-acre lake in Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 138 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. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 345 acres wrapped in 5.3 miles of bank. With a 2 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 6% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 1.8 mi, about 0.8 mi across. It sits in Kitimat-Stikine Regional District. If the bite dies, Nisga'A Lakes is 9 mi to the east.
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Put Main-lake point first on the milk run — a point near 35 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| 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 | Main-lake point (35 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (62 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 117 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 Jade Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Jade Lake is about 138 ft (42 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 rainbow trout on Jade Lake.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Jade 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.
Nisga'A Lakes 9 mi · Scrub Lake 11 mi · Arbor Lake 13 mi · Femur Lake 15 mi · Paw Lake 15 mi · Sandal Lake 15 mi · Honey Lake 15 mi · Nine Lake 21 mi · Meziadin Lake 22 mi · Jigsaw Lake 23 mi · Munro Lake 25 mi · Bonney Lake 26 mi
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More water nearby: Kitimat-Stikine Regional District fishing maps (97 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.