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Fishing Lower Mcdonald Lake: what the data says
135-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 27 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.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Lower Mcdonald Lake
Spring arctic grayling on Lower Mcdonald Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 25 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Lake Trout fishing at Lower Mcdonald Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 7 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 5 to 27 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Lower Mcdonald Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Lower Mcdonald Lake hold shallow, usually 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 27 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Lower Mcdonald Lake?
Lower Mcdonald Lake is about 27 ft (8 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 Mcdonald Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish, arctic grayling on Lower Mcdonald Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lower Mcdonald Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lower Mcdonald 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.
Nearby waters
Mcdonald Lake · Tutshi Lake · King Salmon Lake · Little Trapper Lake · Tatsatua Lake · Tatsamenie Lake
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