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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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16-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 32 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The outline encloses 16 acres, worked by 1.2 miles of shoreline. With a 2.1 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 53% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Figure 0.5 mi of water from one end to the other. East Kootenay Regional District claims this one. If the bite dies, Jim Smith Lake is 3 mi to the east.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official exact-water fish record. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 9 to 32 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 32 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 9 to 32 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 8 to 32 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Kiakho Lakes; the deepest is Deep basin at about 27 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 Kiakho Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Kiakho Lakes is about 32 ft (10 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 cutthroat trout on Kiakho Lakes.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For cutthroat 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 Kiakho Lakes 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: East Kootenay Regional District fishing maps (89 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. 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.