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Rating depth structure for lake whitefish.
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375-acre lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 66 ft. The contours come from a model of the real basin shape and its known max depth. Read them as probabilities, not soundings, and keep them out of navigation decisions. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Spring Lake runs 375 acres with 4.9 miles of edge — one island included. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 41% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 1.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.9 mi at the beam. The water lies in Cariboo Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Dempsey Lake, 2 mi to the north.
Spring lake whitefish on Spring Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 66 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 66 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 56 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 20 to 66 ft | dawn | Deep basin (56 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 20 to 66 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (56 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
6 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 56 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Spring Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Spring Lake is about 66 ft (20 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 lake whitefish on Spring Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 56 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For lake whitefish, 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.
Fishing on Spring 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.
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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.