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Fishing Skinny Lake: what the data says
272-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 36 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Burbot fishing at Skinny Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 11 to 36 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 11 to 36 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 36 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 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 | 11 to 36 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 11 to 36 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 11 to 36 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 9 to 36 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Kokanee fishing at Skinny Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 10 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 11 to 36 ft, and by winter most fish are in 9 to 36 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 31 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 11 to 36 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 36 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 9 to 36 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Skinny Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 36 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 7 to 36 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Skinny Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 11 to 36 ft. Summer fish stay in 11 to 36 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 36 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11 to 36 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 11 to 36 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 11 to 36 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 31 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 16 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Skinny Lake?
Skinny Lake is about 36 ft (11 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 Skinny Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Skinny Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Skinny Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 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 Skinny 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
Short Portage Lake · Shelford Lake · Needle Lake · Twinkle Lake · Hill-Tout Lake · Dawson Lake
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