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120-acre lake in Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, British Columbia. The lake tops out around 14 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Three Kettle Lake maps at 120 acres behind 5.2 miles of shoreline — one island included. The 3.4 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. End to end it runs roughly 0.8 mi, about 0.5 mi across. Kitimat-Stikine Regional District claims this one. If the bite dies, Letain Lake is 14 mi to the southeast.
When the water first warms, arctic grayling slide up into 2 to 10 ft. Summer is a 3 to 14 ft game here, winter a 4 to 14 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 12 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run the evening and early morning. Keep a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | midday | Deep basin (12 ft) | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 4 to 14 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 14 ft; winter keeps them in 4 to 14 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 12 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Come spring, look for rainbow trout tight to the bank in 4 to 14 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 14 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 14 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Spring puts lake whitefish in skinny water — 4 to 14 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 14 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 12 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (12 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 12 ft.
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 Three Kettle Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Three Kettle Lake is about 14 ft (4 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.
Anglers target arctic grayling, lake trout, rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Three Kettle Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
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.
Fishing on Three Kettle 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.
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