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Fishing Provos Lake: what the data says
7-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 10 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Provos Lake draws 7 acres inside 0.6 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 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 Provos Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 10 ft. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 10 ft. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 5 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| 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) |
Kokanee fishing at Provos Lake
Spring puts kokanee in skinny water — 3 to 10 ft is the zone. Even in summer they hold at 3 to 10 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 10 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for spring 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.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 1 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Provos Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Provos Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 10 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 10 ft, and they winter in 3 to 10 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 9 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Provos Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 3 to 10 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 10 ft, winter 3 to 10 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (9 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
Provos 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 Provos Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Provos Lake?
Provos 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 Provos Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Provos 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 Provos Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Provos 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 Provos Lake?
Fishing on Provos 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
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