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Fishing Lois Lake: what the data says
44-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 18 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Lois Lake maps at 44 acres behind 1.3 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. About 94% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Brown Trout fishing at Lois Lake
Spring puts brown trout in skinny water — 2 to 18 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 18 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. A spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 3 to 18 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 18 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Coho Salmon fishing at Lois Lake
When the water first warms, coho salmon slide up into 2 to 18 ft. Even in summer they hold at 5 to 18 ft; winter keeps them in 5 to 18 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 15 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 4 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | midday | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Lois Lake
Spring puts cutthroat trout in skinny water — 3 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 18 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 18 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Lois Lake
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 18 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 18 ft through summer, 4 to 18 ft in winter. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 8 ft that grades prime for winter. 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 18 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
Lois 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 Lois Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Lois Lake?
Lois Lake is about 18 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 Lois Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, coho salmon, brown trout, cutthroat trout on Lois Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lois Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lois Lake?
For brown trout, the summer bite is best in after dark 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 Lois Lake?
Fishing on Lois 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.
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