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Fishing Teslin Lake: what the data says
36,397-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 702 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 the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, Teslin Lake runs 36,288 acres with 108.6 miles of edge. A development index of 4.1 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 6% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Teslin Lake
Start shallow in spring: arctic grayling sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 25 ft. The spot to know is Offshore hump, a offshore hump in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. Throw a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (316 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Burbot fishing at Teslin Lake
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 25 to 70 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 50 to 120 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Offshore hump, a offshore hump in the 27-ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in after dark and midday and you'll meet the bite. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Offshore hump (96 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Offshore hump (73 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Chinook Salmon fishing at Teslin Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: chinook salmon in 5 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 50 to 120 ft before dropping to 30 to 90 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 36 ft of water that rates prime for chinook salmon in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a flasher + fly (green/white) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (36 ft) | Trolled spoon (orange/gold), Stickbait off planer boards |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep break (71 ft) | Flasher + fly (green/white), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (36 ft) | J-plug (glow), Flasher + fly |
| Winter | 30 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (36 ft) | Small spoon on a slow troll, Stickbait deep |
Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Teslin Lake
When the water first warms, cisco (lake herring) slide up into 10 to 40 ft. Summer is a 40 to 80 ft game here, winter a 20 to 60 ft one. Start at Offshore hump. It's a offshore hump holding about 27 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Small silver spoon, Tiny swim jig (white) |
| Summer | 40 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (73 ft) | Vertical flutter spoon (small), Drop-shot micro plastic |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Small casting spoon, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Small jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + minnow head |
Lake Trout fishing at Teslin Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 50 to 120 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 80 ft. Top water on the chart: Offshore hump, a offshore hump in the 96-ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (36 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (96 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (27 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (73 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Northern Pike fishing at Teslin Lake
Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (19 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Teslin Lake also holds lake whitefish (40 to 90 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 597 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 316 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 176 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 176 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 96 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 73 ft
- Deep break: drop-off, around 71 ft
- Deep break: drop-off, around 70 ft
- Sharp break: drop-off, around 36 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 36 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 27 ft
- Feeding flat: feeding flat, around 21 ft
- Feeding flat: feeding flat, around 19 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 19 ft
Teslin 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 Teslin Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Teslin Lake?
Teslin Lake is about 702 ft (214 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 Teslin Lake?
Anglers target northern pike, chinook salmon, lake trout, lake whitefish, burbot, arctic grayling, cisco (lake herring) on Teslin Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Teslin Lake?
Offshore hump is the top-rated area: a offshore hump in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Teslin Lake?
For arctic grayling, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. 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 Teslin Lake?
Fishing on Teslin 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
Coconino Lake 8 mi · Swift Lake 14 mi · Trout Lake 18 mi · Hyland Lake 28 mi · Aconitum Lake 33 mi · Laidlaw Lake 38 mi · Ruth Lake 41 mi · Kedahda Lake 42 mi · Disella Lake 44 mi · Indian Lake 44 mi · Klinkit Lake 46 mi · Mcdonald Lake 46 mi
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