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Fishing Ocock Lake: what the data says
516-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 26 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.
Burbot fishing at Ocock Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 8 to 26 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 26 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 8 to 26 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Ocock Lake
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. They move out to 7 to 26 ft in summer and finish the year down in 7 to 26 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. 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 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Ocock Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 26 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 26 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 26 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Ocock Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 8 to 26 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 26 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 26 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 26 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Ocock Lake?
Ocock Lake is about 26 ft (8 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 Ocock Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot, cutthroat trout on Ocock Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Ocock Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Ocock Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Carrier Lake · Henning Lake · Salmon Lake · Cripple Lake · Suskeh Lake · Otterson Lake
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