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Fishing Stake Lake: what the data says
58-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 38 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 follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Kokanee fishing at Stake Lake
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 10 to 30 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 11 to 38 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 38 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 32 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. Best bite is 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 38 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 38 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 10 to 38 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Stake Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 38 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| 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 | 8 to 38 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 32 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 17 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 10 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Stake Lake?
Stake Lake is about 38 ft (12 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 Stake Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee on Stake Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Stake Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Stake Lake?
For kokanee, 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.
Nearby waters
Mcconnell Lake · Lac Le Jeune · Walloper Lake · Jacko Lake · Edith Lake · Stump Lake
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