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Fishing Oop Lake: what the data says
138-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 49 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.
The drawn water covers 137 acres wrapped in 2.2 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.4 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 70% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Oop Lake
When the water first warms, rainbow trout slide up into 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 22 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Oop Lake
Come spring, look for kokanee tight to the bank in 10 to 30 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 49 ft, then a winter hold in 12 to 49 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 42 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 12 to 49 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Oop Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 49 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 49 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 42 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 15 to 49 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (42 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Oop Lake
Spring burbot on Oop Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 49 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 15 to 49 ft, winter 12 to 49 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 42 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and midday. The summer box starts with a heavy jig + cut bait.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (42 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 15 to 49 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (42 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 15 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (42 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 12 to 49 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (42 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 42 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Oop 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 Oop Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Oop Lake?
Oop Lake is about 49 ft (15 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 Oop Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Oop Lake. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Oop Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 42 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Oop 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 Oop Lake?
Fishing on Oop 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.
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