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Fishing Tanglechain Lake: what the data says
242-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 23 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Burbot fishing at Tanglechain Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 7 to 23 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 23 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for spring burbot. Plan around after dark and midday in the warm months. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | night & midday | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | night & dusk | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Tanglechain Lake
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. They move out to 7 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 23 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for summer cutthroat trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Lake Trout fishing at Tanglechain Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 6 to 23 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 20 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 5 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 6 to 23 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Tanglechain Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. They move out to 6 to 23 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 23 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 10 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 23 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Tanglechain Lake
In spring, lake whitefish run shallow here, mostly 7 to 23 ft. Summer fish stay in 7 to 23 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 23 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 23 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 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
Common questions
How deep is Tanglechain Lake?
Tanglechain Lake is about 23 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 Tanglechain Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot, cutthroat trout on Tanglechain Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Tanglechain Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 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 Tanglechain 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.
Nearby waters
Doris Lake · Boomerang Lake · Pine Tree Lake · Chapman Lake · Deception Lake · Guess Lake
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