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Fishing Songhees Lake: what the data says
54-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 137 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. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Songhees Lake maps at 54 acres behind 1.7 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 18% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Songhees Lake
Spring puts cutthroat trout in skinny water — 3 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 35 ft; cold water stacks them in 10 to 40 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 34 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (34 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (34 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Main-lake point (34 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 116 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 62 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 34 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 34 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Songhees 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 Songhees Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Songhees Lake?
Songhees Lake is about 137 ft (42 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 Songhees Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Songhees Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Songhees Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 34 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Songhees Lake?
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.
What are the fishing regulations for Songhees Lake?
Fishing on Songhees 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
Georgie Lake 2 mi · Kains Lake 4 mi · Quatse Lake 10 mi · Nahwitti Lake 10 mi · Colony Lake 15 mi · Beaver Lake 18 mi · Sara Lake 19 mi · D Lake 19 mi · Misty Lake 20 mi · Alice Lake 23 mi · O'Connor Lake 23 mi · Moore Lake 24 mi
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