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Fishing Lower Lake: what the data says
227-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 197 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.
The drawn water covers 226 acres wrapped in 3.7 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 3% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Coho Salmon fishing at Lower Lake
Early season coho salmon use the shallows, holding in 3 to 25 ft. Summer is a 30 to 70 ft game here, winter a 20 to 60 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 167 ft, good for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline and you're in the game.
| 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 (167 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (49 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deep basin (167 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Lower Lake
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 35 ft; cold water stacks them in 10 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 89-ft range, good in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 (89 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (49 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Main-lake point (49 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Kokanee fishing at Lower Lake
When the water first warms, kokanee slide up into 10 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 30 to 70 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 80 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 167 ft that scores good in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (167 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 30 to 70 ft | dawn | Deep basin (167 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | open water | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (167 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 167 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 89 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 49 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 49 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Lower 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 Lower Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Lower Lake?
Lower Lake is about 197 ft (60 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 Lower Lake?
Anglers target coho salmon, kokanee, cutthroat trout on Lower Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lower Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 167 ft of water that rates good 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 Lower 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 Lower Lake?
Fishing on Lower 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
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