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Fishing Matson Lake: what the data says
8-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 10 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.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Matson Lake
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Matson Lake
Spring smallmouth bass on Matson Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 10 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 10 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Matson Lake?
Matson Lake is about 10 ft (3 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 Matson Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, cutthroat trout on Matson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Matson Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Matson Lake?
For cutthroat trout, 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.
Nearby waters
Mitchell Lake · Fizzle Lake · Pike Lake · Third Lake · Langford Lake · Glen Lake
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