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Fishing Stobie Lake: what the data says
66-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 34 ft. Contours on this water are modeled from its actual shoreline and max depth. Good for finding likely water, never for navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Stobie Lake maps at 66 acres behind 2.3 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (2) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 68% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Stobie Lake
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 7 to 34 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 15 ft that grades prime for winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (15 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 7 to 34 ft | dawn | Break off the point (15 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 29 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 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
Stobie 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 Stobie Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Stobie Lake?
Stobie Lake is about 34 ft (10 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 Stobie Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Stobie Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Stobie Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Stobie Lake?
For rainbow 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 Stobie Lake?
Fishing on Stobie 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
Gaspard Lake 5 mi · Koster Lake 12 mi · Brown Lake 17 mi · Mons Lake 20 mi · Rushes Lake 23 mi · Abrams Lake 24 mi · Swartz (Fish) Lake 24 mi · Fletcher Lake 25 mi · Onion Lake 27 mi · Brigham Lake 28 mi · China Lake 28 mi · Canoe Lake 30 mi
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