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Fishing Swartz (Fish) Lake: what the data says
34-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 59 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Swartz (Fish) Lake maps at 34 acres behind 1.9 miles of shoreline. With a shoreline index of 2.3, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. 26% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Swartz (Fish) Lake
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Summer is a 8 to 30 ft game here, winter a 8 to 40 ft one. The chart's best answer is Main-lake point — point, 15 ft, prime for spring. 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (50 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 50 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Swartz (Fish) 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 Swartz (Fish) Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Swartz (Fish) Lake?
Swartz (Fish) Lake is about 59 ft (18 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 Swartz (Fish) Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Swartz (Fish) Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Swartz (Fish) Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Swartz (Fish) 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 Swartz (Fish) Lake?
Fishing on Swartz (Fish) 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
Tyaughton Lake 15 mi · Mowson Pond 17 mi · Pearson Pond 17 mi · Warner Lake 21 mi · Gun Lake 21 mi · Mcdonald Lake 21 mi · Gaspard Lake 22 mi · Moore Lake 22 mi · Koster Lake 23 mi · Carol Lake 23 mi · Lajoie Lake 24 mi · Stobie Lake 24 mi
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