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Fishing Succour Lake: what the data says
89-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 22 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Traced from the shoreline, Succour Lake runs 89 acres with 3.3 miles of edge. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.5) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Roughly 76% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Burbot fishing at Succour Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: burbot in 7 to 22 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 22 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 19-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for after dark and midday. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 22 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (19 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 7 to 22 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 6 to 22 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Succour Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 22 ft; cold water stacks them in 4 to 22 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 10-ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 22 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Succour Lake
Come spring, look for lake whitefish tight to the bank in 7 to 22 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 22 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 19 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 19 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Succour 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 Succour Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Succour Lake?
Succour Lake is about 22 ft (7 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 Succour Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Succour Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Succour Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Succour Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. 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 Succour Lake?
Fishing on Succour 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
Foot Lake 6 mi · Jack Lake 6 mi · Rainbow Lake 9 mi · Weissener Lake 27 mi · Chesterfield Lake 32 mi · Quentin Lake 34 mi · Tucha Lake 34 mi · Haworth Lake 35 mi · Pelly Lake 36 mi · Fox Lake 36 mi · Ed Bird Lake 37 mi · South Gataga Lakes 37 mi
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