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Fishing Mcintosh Lakes: what the data says
609-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 56 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Mcintosh Lakes runs 607 acres with 5.8 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 40% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Mcintosh Lakes
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 25-ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (14 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (14 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Mcintosh Lakes
The spring pattern is a shallow one: kokanee in 10 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 17 to 56 ft before dropping to 14 to 56 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 48 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 17 to 56 ft | dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 14 to 56 ft | dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Mcintosh Lakes
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 15 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 17 to 56 ft, then a winter hold in 17 to 56 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 48 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 17 to 56 ft | dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 17 to 56 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (48 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Mcintosh Lakes
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 17 to 56 ft. Summer fish stay in 17 to 56 ft, and winter fish hold in 14 to 56 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 48-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17 to 56 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (48 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 17 to 56 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (48 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 17 to 56 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (48 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 14 to 56 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (48 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 48 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 25 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 14 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 14 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Mcintosh Lakes 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 Mcintosh Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Mcintosh Lakes?
Mcintosh Lakes is about 56 ft (17 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 Mcintosh Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Mcintosh Lakes. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Mcintosh Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 48 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 Mcintosh Lakes?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Mcintosh Lakes?
Fishing on Mcintosh Lakes 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.
Nearby waters
Mcintosh Lakes 2 mi · Miner Lake 3 mi · Cossack Lake 5 mi · Two Mile Lake 7 mi · Squawk Lake 9 mi · Starlike Lake 10 mi · Bells Lake 11 mi · Triplet Lake 11 mi · Spout Lake 11 mi · Gammarus Lake 11 mi · Corner Lake 11 mi · China Cabin Lake 12 mi
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