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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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165-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 16 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The outline encloses 165 acres, worked by 3.3 miles of shoreline. With a 1.8 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. 91% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. The basin spans about 1.4 mi end to end and 0.4 mi across at its widest. It sits in Cariboo Regional District. Its nearest charted neighbour, Norma Lake, is 2 mi to the northeast.
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 4 to 16 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 16 ft; winter keeps them in 3 to 16 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 7 ft that grades prime for winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (7 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 16 ft | dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 14 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 Scum Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Scum Lake is about 16 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.
Anglers target rainbow trout on Scum Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For rainbow trout, 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.
Fishing on Scum 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.
Norma Lake 2 mi · Nancy Lake 3 mi · Lac Lelievre 3 mi · Ruby Lake 4 mi · Roxanne Lake 5 mi · Pamela Lake 7 mi · Vick Lake 15 mi · Kloakut Lake 16 mi · Elkin Lake 16 mi · Brittany Lake 18 mi · Murray Taylor Lake 18 mi · Haines Lake 19 mi
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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.