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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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186-acre lake in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 217 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Silburn Lake runs 186 acres with 3.7 miles of edge. Index 1.9 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 20% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 1.4 mi, about 0.4 mi across. The water lies in Strathcona Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Jansen Lake, 5 mi to the southwest.
Spring cutthroat trout on Silburn 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 Secondary point first on the milk run — a point near 16 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (16 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (16 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (16 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Secondary point (16 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 213 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 Silburn Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Silburn Lake is about 217 ft (66 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 cutthroat trout on Silburn Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For cutthroat 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 Silburn 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.
Jansen Lake 5 mi · Atluck Lake 11 mi · Power Lake 14 mi · Huson Lake 14 mi · Wolfe Lake 14 mi · Mukwilla Lake 15 mi · Diane Lake 15 mi · Tsiko Lake 16 mi · Iron Lake 16 mi · Anutz Lake 16 mi · Benson Lake 17 mi · Victoria Lake 18 mi
See how Silburn Lake stacks up: best cutthroat trout lakes in British Columbia
More water nearby: Strathcona Regional District fishing maps (85 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.