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Fishing Kumealon Lake: what the data says
1,043-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 591 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Kumealon Lake maps at 1,040 acres behind 7.9 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.7) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Roughly 0% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Coho Salmon fishing at Kumealon Lake
Come spring, look for coho salmon tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 30 to 70 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 502 ft that scores good in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 30 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (502 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deep basin (502 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Kumealon Lake
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 good-rated drop-off around 266 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 a inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (266 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (148 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (266 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Kumealon Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Kumealon Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 6 ft, good for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| 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 | open water | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (266 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 502 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 266 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 148 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 148 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Kumealon Lake fishing regulations
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 Kumealon Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Kumealon Lake?
Kumealon Lake is about 591 ft (180 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 Kumealon Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, coho salmon, cutthroat trout on Kumealon Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Kumealon Lake?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 6 ft of water that rates good for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Kumealon Lake?
For coho salmon, 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Kumealon Lake?
Fishing on Kumealon 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.
Nearby waters
Madeline Lake 5 mi · Alvin Lake 6 mi · Hayward Lake 12 mi · Johnston Lake 17 mi · Lower Lake 20 mi · Saunders Lake 21 mi · Gavel Lake 21 mi · Ecstall Lake 21 mi · Salter Lake 23 mi · Lowe Lake 24 mi · Davis Lake 24 mi · Khtada Lake 25 mi
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