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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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487-acre lake in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 69 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Redfish Lake draws 487 acres inside 5.2 miles of shoreline. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 50% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.7 mi at the beam. The water lies in Bulkley-Nechako Regional District. For a second option, Eutsuk Lake lies 1 mi north.
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 21 to 69 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 21 to 69 ft covers summer, 15 to 60 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 66 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 21 to 69 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (66 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (66 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 21 to 69 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (66 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (66 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Start shallow in spring: kokanee sit in 10 to 30 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 21 to 69 ft; cold water stacks them in 17 to 69 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 66 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (66 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 17 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (66 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 21 to 69 ft, and by winter most fish are in 21 to 69 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 66 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 21 to 69 ft | dawn | Deep basin (66 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 21 to 69 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (66 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
The chart marks 7 structure features on Redfish Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 66 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 Redfish Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Redfish Lake is about 69 ft (21 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target burbot, kokanee, rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Redfish Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 66 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 Redfish 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. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.