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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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89-acre lake in Mount Waddington Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 89 acres wrapped in 1.7 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 97% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.6 mi with a 0.4-mi widest point. It sits in Mount Waddington Regional District. If the bite dies, Beaver Lake is 2 mi to the west.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official exact-water fish record. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 22 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 22 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 6 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 6 to 22 ft, then a winter hold in 4 to 22 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (6 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Early season coho salmon use the shallows, holding in 3 to 22 ft. Even in summer they hold at 7 to 22 ft; winter keeps them in 7 to 22 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 20 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline and you're in the game.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Spring puts dolly varden in skinny water — 1 to 22 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 22 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 1 ft, rated prime for spring dolly varden. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small chrome spoon or a baitfish streamer covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 30 ft | dawn & midday | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small silver spoon, Inline spinner |
| Summer | 1 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small chrome spoon, Baitfish streamer |
| Fall | 1 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 1 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spinner, Egg or fry pattern |
| Winter | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small slow spoon, Weighted baitfish fly |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: steelhead in 3 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 22 ft before dropping to 4 to 15 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for steelhead in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: an orange dodger + fly high in the column or a thin spoon off boards gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Small spoon or spinner at the mouths, Jig + waxworm under float |
| Summer | 2 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Orange dodger + fly high in the column, Thin spoon off boards |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (6 ft) | Spinner (silver/blue), Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | midday | open water | Float jig (black/purple), Bead rig |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 20 ft.
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 Misty Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Misty Lake is about 22 ft (7 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, dolly varden, steelhead on Misty Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Misty 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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More water nearby: Mount Waddington Regional District fishing maps (56 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.