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Fishing Kedahda Lake: what the data says
2,072-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 45 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.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Kedahda Lake
Spring arctic grayling on Kedahda Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 3 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Burbot fishing at Kedahda Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 14 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 14 to 45 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 45 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 38 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 45 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Lake Trout fishing at Kedahda Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 14 to 45 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 38 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 14 to 45 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 45 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Kedahda Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 14 to 45 ft, and winter fish hold in 14 to 45 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 38 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 45 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 14 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 38 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 20 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Kedahda Lake?
Kedahda Lake is about 45 ft (14 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 Kedahda Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot, arctic grayling on Kedahda Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Kedahda Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 38 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Kedahda Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Prairie Lake · Klinkit Lake · Tachilta Lakes · Camp Island Lake · Jennings Lakes · Tuya Lake
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