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Fishing Simpson Lake: what the data says
498-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 144 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. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 497 acres wrapped in 5.5 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 13% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Lake Trout fishing at Simpson Lake
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 50 to 120 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 80 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 122 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (36 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (122 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (36 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (65 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 122 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 65 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 36 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 36 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Simpson 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 Simpson Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Simpson Lake?
Simpson Lake is about 144 ft (44 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 Simpson Lake?
Anglers target lake trout on Simpson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Simpson Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 122 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Simpson Lake?
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. 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 Simpson Lake?
Fishing on Simpson 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
Dixie Lake 12 mi · Ruth Lake 24 mi · Atlin Lake 24 mi · Lower Mcdonald Lake 33 mi · Mcdonald Lake 34 mi · Nakina Lake 43 mi · King Salmon Lake 43 mi · Trout Lake 43 mi · Indian Lake 44 mi · Victoria Lake 45 mi · Laidlaw Lake 54 mi · Disella Lake 57 mi
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