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Fishing Malaput Lake: what the data says
282-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 30 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Burbot fishing at Malaput Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 9 to 30 ft. Summer fish stay in 9 to 30 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 30 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 26 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 30 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 8 to 30 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Malaput Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 30 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is 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 | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 30 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 26 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 14 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Malaput Lake?
Malaput Lake is about 30 ft (9 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 Malaput Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, burbot on Malaput Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Malaput Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 26 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Malaput Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Gatcho Lake · Majuba Lake · Basalt Lake · Tschick Lake · Eliguk Lake · Cow Lake
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