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Fishing Paxton Lake: what the data says
175-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 269 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Paxton Lake maps at 175 acres behind 2.5 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. About 5% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Paxton Lake
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 35 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Summer cutthroat trout concentrate at Break off the point, a good-rated drop-off around 121 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (121 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (67 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (121 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 229 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 121 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 67 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 67 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Paxton 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 Paxton Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Paxton Lake?
Paxton Lake is about 269 ft (82 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 Paxton Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Paxton Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Paxton Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 121 ft of water that rates good for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Paxton Lake?
For cutthroat 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 Paxton Lake?
Fishing on Paxton 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
Upper Blue Lake 3 mi · Lower Blue Lake 3 mi · Monkman Lake 7 mi · Anderson Lake 13 mi · Wapiti Lake 13 mi · Fellers Lake 15 mi · Onion Lake 15 mi · Lake Joan 18 mi · Serpent Lake 18 mi · Tlooki Lake 20 mi · Pacific Lake 22 mi · Portage Lake 23 mi
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