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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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426-acre lake in Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 174 ft. The surface is reconstructed from 48 measured spot soundings collected in 1975; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 426 acres wrapped in 4.9 miles of bank. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 9% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 1.4 mi long by 1 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Central Coast Regional District. If the bite dies, Widgeon Lake is 1 mi to the northeast.
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 35 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Summer cutthroat trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 15 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Count 7 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 171 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 Kidney Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Kidney Lake is about 173.88 ft (53 m) deep at its deepest point. The surface is reconstructed from 48 measured spot soundings collected in 1975; water between those measurements is interpolated. Treat the contours between those soundings as a guide, never as navigation.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Kidney Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Kidney 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: Central Coast Regional District fishing maps (20 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch · Kidney 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.