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229-acre lake in Stikine Region, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 52 ft. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Moodie Lakes maps at 229 acres behind 3.1 miles of shoreline. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 49% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 1.2 mi, about 0.5 mi across. Stikine Region claims this one. Boreal Lake sits 3 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
Come spring, look for lake trout tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 16 to 52 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 52 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 49 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger 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 | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (33 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (49 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Break off the point (33 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 13 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (49 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 15 to 45 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 52 ft before dropping to 16 to 52 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 49 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon 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 | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (33 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Deep basin (49 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (33 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 16 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (49 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
When the water first warms, bull trout slide up into 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 16 to 52 ft game here, winter a 15 to 52 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 49 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled plug on downrigger or a heavy jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
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 | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (33 ft) | Large jointed plug, 6" swimbait (kokanee/trout pattern) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 90 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (49 ft) | Trolled plug on downrigger, Heavy jigging spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (33 ft) | Large glide bait, Jointed plug |
| Winter | 15 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 70 ft | dawn | Break off the point (33 ft) | Heavy spoon (slow lift), Large soft swimbait |
Start shallow in spring: dolly varden sit in 1 to 30 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 40 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for dolly varden in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small chrome spoon or a baitfish streamer until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 30 ft | dawn & midday | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small silver spoon, Inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small chrome spoon, Baitfish streamer |
| Fall | 1 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spinner, Egg or fry pattern |
| Winter | 8 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (33 ft) | Small slow spoon, Weighted baitfish fly |
Structure-wise the chart holds 7 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 49 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 Moodie Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Moodie Lakes is about 52 ft (16 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish, bull trout, dolly varden on Moodie Lakes.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 49 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Moodie 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.
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More water nearby: Stikine Region fishing maps (88 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: British Columbia Fish and Wildlife Branch, FISS lake surveys. 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.