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Fishing Menzies Lake: what the data says
9-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 50 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Menzies Lake draws 9 acres inside 0.6 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 32% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Menzies Lake
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 5 to 20 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 30 ft, wintering in 8 to 40 ft. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 23 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (23 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 43 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
Menzies 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 Menzies Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Menzies Lake?
Menzies Lake is about 50 ft (15 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 Menzies Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Menzies Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Menzies Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Menzies Lake?
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 Menzies Lake?
Fishing on Menzies 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.
Nearby waters
Chicken Ranch Lake 2 mi · Corbett Lake 2 mi · Courtney Lake 2 mi · Mathew Lake 3 mi · Kane Lakes 3 mi · Edna Lake 3 mi · Harmon Lake 4 mi · Marquart Lake 4 mi · Gwen Lake 5 mi · Englishmen Lake 5 mi · Lundbom Lake 5 mi · Alleyne Lake 8 mi
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