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Fishing Morris Lake: what the data says
15-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 23 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brown Bullhead fishing at Morris Lake
In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Morris Lake
Spring cutthroat trout on Morris Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 7 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Morris Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 7 to 23 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 23 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Morris Lake?
Morris Lake is about 23 ft (7 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 Morris Lake?
Anglers target lake whitefish, cutthroat trout, brown bullhead on Morris Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Morris Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Morris Lake?
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark 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.
Nearby waters
Wolfe Lake · Grace Lake · Weaver Lake · Francis Lake · Stacey Lake · Campbell Lake
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