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Rating depth structure for lake whitefish.
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898-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 33 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Punti Lake maps at 898 acres behind 12.6 miles of shoreline — one island included. An index of 3 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 56% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. Call it 4.2 mi long by 1.1 mi wide at the broadest reach. Cariboo Regional District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Puntzi Lake, is 5 mi to the west.
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 10 to 33 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 10 to 33 ft covers summer, 10 to 33 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 28 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 10 to 33 ft | dawn | Deep basin (28 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 10 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (28 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 28 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 Punti Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Punti Lake is about 33 ft (10 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 lake whitefish on Punti Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For lake whitefish, 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.
Fishing on Punti 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.
Puntzi Lake 5 mi · Two Lake 16 mi · Little Alexis Lake 16 mi · Alexis Lake 16 mi · Loomis Lake 16 mi · Pyper Lake 17 mi · Gruidae Lake 18 mi · Nazko Lake 19 mi · Bidwell Lakes 19 mi · Mackill Lake 27 mi · Tatla Lake 27 mi · Anah Lake 28 mi
See how Punti Lake stacks up: best lake whitefish lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Cariboo Regional District fishing maps (445 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.