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Fishing Little Horsefly Lake: what the data says
98-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Kokanee fishing at Little Horsefly Lake
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 5 to 16 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 16 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 14 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 16 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 16 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Little Horsefly Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 16 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 16 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 16 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Little Horsefly Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Little Horsefly Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 16 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 16 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 16 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 16 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Little Horsefly Lake?
Little Horsefly Lake is about 16 ft (5 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 Little Horsefly Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Little Horsefly Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Little Horsefly Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Little Horsefly Lake?
For kokanee, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
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