Rond Lake Depth Map & Fishing Spots (BC)

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Rond Lake, BC

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Chironomids (stillwater midges) window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

Chironomids (stillwater midges)Active window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · the smaller fall second season — hatches continue on mild afternoons

nymphearly morning, start of the day — fish the bloodworm ON the bottom — 4–6 inches off the mud before the emergence starts
pupathe cool morning hours are prime — as the emergence builds, slide the pupa up to 12–15 inches off bottom under the indicator; a little wind chop does the jigging

Concentrates by DEPTH BAND and mud type, not a fixed spot: roughly 20–25 ft in spring, deeper midsummer, in against the feeder creeks in summer heat, 5–25 ft in fall. Match the band.

This one translates almost perfectly: a slip float with a 1/64–1/100 oz midge-pattern jig set 4–15 inches off bottom over a mud flat, dead-sticked with the chop doing the work. Depth control is everything — no moving lure imitates a hanging pupa; the float rig IS the technique.

The event happens over open mud flats alongside weedlines, channels and basin edges; feeder-creek mouths in summer heat

Water boatman fall flightsActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · fall mating flights on calm sunny days — 'raindrops hitting the water'; a smaller spring flight is documented right after ice-off

adultmiddday-ish on calm, sunny fall days — the fishable moment is the splashdown: boatmen dive in headfirst trailing an air bubble and make repeated trips back to the surface — a fly or lure that dives nose-first on the drop imitates exactly this

Takes are seldom subtle — trout ravage boatmen as they hit the water and during their subsurface runs.

Tailor-made for hardware: a small 1/16 oz silver-bellied spoon or jig cast AT the rings of a splashdown sinks headfirst exactly like the natural — twitch-pause it back through the top few feet. On flight days fan-cast the shallow weed margins.

The event happens over near-shore shallows, weed beds and shoal margins on calm sunny fall afternoons

Scuds (Gammarus shrimp)Active window

Typical here: Jan 1 – Dec 31 · year-round — the biomass behind the Kamloops fishery's growth rates; most important early spring and again in fall as dying weed cover exposes them

adultall day, year-round — best when weed cover is thin (early spring, late fall) — quick 1-inch 'shrimpy' strips along the weed beds and marl; in fall a subtle slow retrieve just off the bottom

Not an event — the pantry. Scud water is why these lakes grow big rainbows; fish them when nothing is hatching.

No hardware imitates a half-inch freshwater shrimp well — this is a jig game: a small olive/tan micro-jig under a slip float worked along the weed edges, or fished just off bottom in fall. Otherwise treat scud water as the signal that the lake grows big fish.

The event happens over weed beds, chara and marl flats and shoal-zone debris in calcium-rich lakes

Leeches (stillwater staple)Active window

Typical here: Jan 1 – Dec 31 · year-round — the go-to at ice-off before the chironomids start, and again through fall

adultany hour; low light and the cool ends of the season fish best — slow steady hand-twist or 2–3 inch pulls — in fall a slow steady pull outfishes a fast strip — or hang a balanced leech under an indicator

Baseline food, not an event — the honest 'nothing is hatching' answer on every interior lake, bracketing the season at ice-off and late fall.

The most spin-friendly item on the menu, with agency-documented tactics: slow-troll a Worden's Triple Teazer or Panther Martin along the drop-offs (the BC agency's own recommendation), or fish a black or olive marabou jig under a slip float over the shoal edge.

The event happens over shoal-zone vegetation, woody debris and rock, sliding to the drop-offs by day

Next on this water

Callibaetis (Speckled Dun) · mayflyApr 15 – Jul 31 · in ~7 months

Damselfly migration · forageJun 1 – Jul 31 · in ~9 months

Traveling sedge (giant lake caddis) · caddisJun 10 – Aug 15 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Rond Lake: what the data says

82-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 15 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Traced from the shoreline, Rond Lake runs 82 acres with 2.1 miles of edge. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.4 mi across. You'll find it in Cariboo Regional District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Stephen Lake, 1 mi southeast of here.

Burbot fishing at Rond Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 5 to 15 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 15 ft through summer, 4 to 15 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 15 ft	night & dusk	Deep basin (13 ft)	Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark)
Summer	5 to 15 ft	night & midday	Deep basin (13 ft)	Heavy jig + cut bait
Fall	5 to 15 ft	night & dusk	Deep basin (13 ft)	Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow)
Winter	4 to 15 ft	night & dusk	Deep basin (13 ft)	Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head

Kokanee fishing at Rond Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: kokanee in 5 to 15 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 15 ft through summer, 4 to 15 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 13 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	5 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn
Summer	5 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn
Fall	2 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon
Winter	4 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon

Lake Trout fishing at Rond Lake

The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake trout in 4 to 15 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 15 ft through summer, 4 to 15 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow)
Summer	5 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger
Fall	3 to 15 ft	dusk & dawn	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs
Winter	4 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	White tube jig, Airplane jig

Rainbow Trout fishing at Rond Lake

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 15 ft covers summer, 3 to 15 ft covers winter. 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. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. 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	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon
Summer	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (7 ft)	Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon
Fall	4 to 15 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (8 ft)	Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals
Winter	3 to 15 ft	dawn	Break off the point (7 ft)	Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white)

Lake Whitefish fishing at Rond Lake

Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 5 to 15 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 15 ft; the winter hold is 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. Best bite is 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	5 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Break off the point (7 ft)	Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small)
Summer	5 to 15 ft	dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon
Fall	4 to 15 ft	dusk	Break off the point (7 ft)	Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva
Winter	5 to 15 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (13 ft)	Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 13 ft.

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

Rond 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 Rond Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →

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 burbot, kokanee, lake trout, rainbow trout, lake whitefish 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. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

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.

What are the fishing regulations for Rond Lake?

Fishing on Rond 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

Stephen Lake 1 mi · Stony Lake 3 mi · Slender Lake 5 mi · Cameron Lake 8 mi · Mcdonald Lake 8 mi · Fourteen Mile Lake 9 mi · Crescent Lake 9 mi · Wendle Lake 10 mi · Lodi Lake 11 mi · Hay Lake 11 mi · Narrow Lake 12 mi · Haggen Lakes 13 mi

See how Rond Lake stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in British Columbia · best lake trout lakes in British Columbia · best kokanee lakes in British Columbia · 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.