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256-acre lake in Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 16 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Stillwater Lake draws 256 acres inside 7.2 miles of shoreline — one island included. A development index of 3.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 97% of this chart, as modeled. Call it 2.4 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Central Coast Regional District. The nearest mapped water is Turner Lake, 5 mi to the south.
Early season cutthroat trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 5 to 16 ft, then a winter hold in 4 to 16 ft. Put Main-lake point first on the milk run — a point near 8 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 4 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 4 to 16 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 16 ft through summer, 3 to 16 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 8 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
When the water first warms, lake whitefish slide up into 5 to 16 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 5 to 16 ft, winter 5 to 16 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 14 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 16 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 16 ft | dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 5 to 16 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 14 ft.
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 Stillwater Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Stillwater Lake is about 16 ft (5 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 cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Stillwater Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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.
Fishing on Stillwater 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: Central Coast Regional District fishing maps (20 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.