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Fishing Matheson Lake: what the data says
55-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 19 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. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Matheson Lake draws 55 acres inside 2 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 67% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Coho Salmon fishing at Matheson Lake
Start shallow in spring: coho salmon sit in 2 to 19 ft that time of year. The depth story barely changes: 6 to 19 ft through summer, 6 to 19 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (16 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 4 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday | Deep basin (16 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Matheson Lake
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. Summer is a 5 to 19 ft game here, winter a 5 to 19 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 9 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| 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 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 5 to 19 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Matheson Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: smallmouth bass in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 6 to 19 ft, wintering in 6 to 19 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 8-ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday | Break off the point (9 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Matheson Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 19 ft. Summer keeps them at 5 to 19 ft, and they winter in 4 to 19 ft. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 9 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Matheson 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 Matheson Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Matheson Lake?
Matheson Lake is about 19 ft (6 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 Matheson Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, coho salmon, cutthroat trout on Matheson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Matheson Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for coho salmon in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Matheson 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 Matheson Lake?
Fishing on Matheson 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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