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Fishing Mccaffrey Lake: what the data says
17-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 44 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Mccaffrey Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Kokanee fishing at Mccaffrey Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 10 to 30 ft. They move out to 13 to 44 ft in summer and finish the year down in 11 to 44 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 37 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 13 to 44 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 11 to 44 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Trout fishing at Mccaffrey Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 13 to 44 ft, and by winter most fish are in 11 to 44 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 13 to 44 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 9 to 44 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 11 to 44 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Mccaffrey Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| 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 | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Mccaffrey Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Mccaffrey Lake hold shallow, usually 13 to 44 ft. Summer fish stay in 13 to 44 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 44 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 44 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 13 to 44 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 13 to 44 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 20 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 11 ft
Common questions
How deep is Mccaffrey Lake?
Mccaffrey Lake is about 44 ft (13 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 Mccaffrey Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, brook trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Mccaffrey Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Mccaffrey Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Mccaffrey Lake?
For brook 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
Mackenzie Lake · Dry Lake · Round Lake · Allison Lake · Rampart Lake · Kump Lake
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