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Fishing Old Woman Lake: what the data says
73-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 10 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 73 acres wrapped in 1.6 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Old Woman Lake
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 3 to 10 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 10 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 5 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 10 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Old Woman Lake fishing regulations
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 Old Woman Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Old Woman Lake?
Old Woman Lake is about 10 ft (3 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 Old Woman Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Old Woman Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Old Woman Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Old Woman Lake?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Old Woman Lake?
Fishing on Old Woman 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.
Nearby waters
Bulkley Lake 3 mi · Day Lake 6 mi · Elwin Lake 7 mi · Maxan Lake 8 mi · Ailport Lake 9 mi · Nez Lake 10 mi · Sunset Lake 11 mi · Decker Lake 14 mi · Nellian Lake 14 mi · Lu Lake 17 mi · Division Lake 18 mi · Pinkut Lake 19 mi
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