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Fishing Laidlaw Lake: what the data says
482-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 39 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Laidlaw Lake maps at 481 acres behind 5 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 59% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Laidlaw Lake
Spring arctic grayling on Laidlaw 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. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 18 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (18 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Burbot fishing at Laidlaw Lake
Come spring, look for burbot tight to the bank in 12 to 39 ft. Even in summer they hold at 12 to 39 ft; winter keeps them in 10 to 39 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 33 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 39 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 12 to 39 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (33 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 12 to 39 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 10 to 39 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 33 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 18 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Laidlaw 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 Laidlaw Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Laidlaw Lake?
Laidlaw Lake is about 39 ft (12 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 Laidlaw Lake?
Anglers target burbot, arctic grayling on Laidlaw Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Laidlaw Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Laidlaw 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Laidlaw Lake?
Fishing on Laidlaw 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
Indian Lake 13 mi · Mcdonald Lake 22 mi · Lower Mcdonald Lake 23 mi · Trout Lake 27 mi · Atlin Lake 37 mi · Teslin Lake 38 mi · Coconino Lake 42 mi · Tutshi Lake 46 mi · Dixie Lake 47 mi · Swift Lake 50 mi · Ruth Lake 53 mi · Simpson Lake 54 mi
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