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Fishing Moodie Lakes: what the data says
229-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 52 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Lake Trout fishing at Moodie Lakes
Spring lake trout on Moodie Lakes hold shallow, usually 10 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 16 to 52 ft, and by winter most fish are in 13 to 52 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 44 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Plan around early morning in the warm months. 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 | 16 to 52 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 13 to 52 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Moodie Lakes
Spring lake whitefish on Moodie Lakes hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 16 to 52 ft, and by winter most fish are in 16 to 52 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 44 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 16 to 52 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 16 to 52 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 44 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Moodie Lakes?
Moodie Lakes is about 52 ft (16 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 Moodie Lakes?
Anglers target lake trout, lake whitefish on Moodie Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Moodie Lakes?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 44 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.
When is the best time to fish Moodie Lakes?
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.
Nearby waters
Boreal Lake · Dall Lake · Scoop Lake · Birches Lake · Denetiah Lake · Twin Island Lake
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