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Rating depth structure for burbot.
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543-acre lake in Peace River Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 23 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Kluachesi Lake runs 543 acres with 9.2 miles of edge. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.8) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. 88% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 3 mi end to end and 1 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Peace River Regional District. For a second option, Tuchodi Lakes lies 23 mi northwest.
Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 7 to 23 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 20 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 7 to 23 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 7 to 23 ft covers summer, 6 to 23 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Kluachesi Lake carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 20 ft down.
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 Kluachesi Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Kluachesi Lake is about 23 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target arctic grayling, burbot on Kluachesi Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Fishing on Kluachesi 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.
Tuchodi Lakes 23 mi · Fern Lake 35 mi · Redfern Lake 43 mi · Chesterfield Lake 44 mi · Haworth Lake 44 mi · Fairy Lake 44 mi · Wokkpash Lake 46 mi · Quentin Lake 50 mi · Trimble Lake 51 mi · Summit Lake 53 mi · Klua Lakes 59 mi · Klua Lakes 63 mi
See how Kluachesi Lake stacks up: best burbot lakes in British Columbia · best arctic grayling lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Peace River Regional District fishing maps (100 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.