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Fishing Tabor Lake: what the data says
939-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 27 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.
Brook Trout fishing at Tabor Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 27 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Burbot fishing at Tabor Lake
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 27 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy jig + cut bait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 8 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Tabor Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 7 to 27 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 12 ft that scores prime in 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 | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Tabor Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 8 to 27 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 27 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 23 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 27 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 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
Common questions
How deep is Tabor Lake?
Tabor Lake is about 27 ft (8 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 Tabor Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Tabor Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Tabor Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Tabor Lake?
For brook 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.
Nearby waters
Buckhorn Lake · Frost Lake · Shane Lake · Eaglet Lake · Fyfe Lake · Ferguson Lake
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