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Fishing Lillian Lake: what the data says
155-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 148 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
The drawn water covers 154 acres wrapped in 2.5 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.4 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 27% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Lillian Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Start at Main-lake point. It's a point holding about 37 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 | Main-lake point (37 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (67 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 126 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 67 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 37 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 37 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Lillian 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 Lillian Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Lillian Lake?
Lillian Lake is about 148 ft (45 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 Lillian Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Lillian Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lillian Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lillian Lake?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Lillian Lake?
Fishing on Lillian 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
Pretty Girl Lake 4 mi · Hesquiat Lake 8 mi · Megin Lake 9 mi · Cecilia Lake 9 mi · Easter Lake 9 mi · Kanim Lake 12 mi · Bolton Lake 17 mi · Kunlin Lake 17 mi · Antler Lake 19 mi · Donner Lake 19 mi · Muchalat Lake 22 mi · Crest Lake 25 mi
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