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226-acre lake in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 44 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 the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 226 acres wrapped in 2.9 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 44% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Figure 1 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.6 mi at the beam. It sits in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Ling Lake, is 1 mi to the northeast.
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 13 to 44 ft. Even in summer they hold at 13 to 44 ft; winter keeps them in 11 to 44 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 37 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 44 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 13 to 44 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (37 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 13 to 44 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 11 to 44 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 20 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 | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (20 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Spring puts lake whitefish in skinny water — 13 to 44 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 13 to 44 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 44 ft. Summer lake whitefish concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 37 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 44 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 13 to 44 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (20 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 13 to 44 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Packrat Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 37 ft.
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 Packrat Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Packrat Lake is about 44 ft (13 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.
Anglers target burbot, rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Packrat Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Fishing on Packrat 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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More water nearby: Bulkley-Nechako Regional District fishing maps (324 charts). Browse all British Columbia fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.