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Fishing Three Kettle Lake: what the data says
120-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 14 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.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Three Kettle Lake
Spring arctic grayling on Three Kettle Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 14 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Lake Trout fishing at Three Kettle Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 4 to 14 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 14 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 12 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 | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 3 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Three Kettle Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 14 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. 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 | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 14 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Three Kettle Lake
Spring lake whitefish on Three Kettle Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 14 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 4 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, 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 Three Kettle Lake?
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.
What fish are in Three Kettle Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, lake whitefish, arctic grayling on Three Kettle Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot 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. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Three Kettle 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.
Nearby waters
Letain Lake · Cry Lake · Beale Lake · Wolverine Lake · Meek Lake · Rainbow Lakes
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