Kokanee fishing at Peculiar Lake

Spring kokanee on Peculiar Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 18 to 60 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 51 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Peculiar Lake

In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 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. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Peculiar Lake

In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 15 to 45 ft. They move out to 18 to 60 ft in summer and finish the year down in 18 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 51 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.

How deep is Peculiar Lake?

Peculiar Lake is about 60 ft (18 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 Peculiar Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Peculiar Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Peculiar Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 51 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Peculiar Lake?

For kokanee, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.