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Fishing Rond Lake: what the data says
82-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 15 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.
Burbot fishing at Rond Lake
Spring burbot on Rond Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 13 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Kokanee fishing at Rond Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 5 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 13 ft, rated prime for spring kokanee. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 15 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Trout fishing at Rond Lake
Spring lake trout on Rond Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 13 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Rond Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Rond Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 5 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 13 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Rond Lake?
Rond Lake is about 15 ft (5 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 Rond Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Rond Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Rond Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Rond Lake?
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.
Nearby waters
Stephen Lake · Stony Lake · Slender Lake · Crescent Lake · Wendle Lake · Narrow Lake
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