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Fishing Redsand Lake: what the data says
95-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 48 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Redsand Lake runs 95 acres with 1.5 miles of edge. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.1) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Roughly 51% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Chinook Salmon fishing at Redsand Lake
Start shallow in spring: chinook salmon sit in 5 to 40 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 14 to 48 ft, and winter fish settle into 14 to 48 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 41 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a flasher + fly (green/white) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Trolled spoon (orange/gold), Stickbait off planer boards |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (41 ft) | Flasher + fly (green/white), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 48 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | J-plug (glow), Flasher + fly |
| Winter | 14 to 48 ft | midday | Deep basin (41 ft) | Small spoon on a slow troll, Stickbait deep |
Coho Salmon fishing at Redsand Lake
Spring puts coho salmon in skinny water — 3 to 25 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 14 to 48 ft, wintering in 14 to 48 ft. Summer coho salmon concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 41 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (41 ft) | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 14 to 48 ft | midday | Deep basin (41 ft) | Small spoon, slow troll |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Redsand Lake
Spring cutthroat trout on Redsand Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 40 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 22 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Steelhead fishing at Redsand Lake
Early season steelhead use the shallows, holding in 3 to 20 ft. Summer is a 5 to 45 ft game here, winter a 4 to 15 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 41 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a orange dodger + fly high in the column or a thin spoon off boards and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Small spoon or spinner at the mouths, Jig + waxworm under float |
| Summer | 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (41 ft) | Orange dodger + fly high in the column, Thin spoon off boards |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Spinner (silver/blue), Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | midday | open water | Float jig (black/purple), Bead rig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Redsand Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 22-ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (12 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Redsand Lake
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 15 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 48 ft, then a winter hold in 14 to 48 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 41 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 48 ft | dawn | Deep basin (41 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 14 to 48 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (41 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 41 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 22 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 12 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 12 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Redsand 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 Redsand Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Redsand Lake?
Redsand Lake is about 48 ft (15 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 Redsand Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, lake whitefish, cutthroat trout on Redsand Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Redsand Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 41 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Redsand Lake?
For chinook salmon, 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 Redsand Lake?
Fishing on Redsand 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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