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Fishing Tingley Lake: what the data says
141-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 43 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Tingley Lake maps at 141 acres behind 2.1 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.2 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. 31% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Tingley Lake
Early season rainbow trout use the shallows, holding in 5 to 20 ft. Summer is a 8 to 30 ft game here, winter a 8 to 40 ft one. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 19 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (11 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Tingley Lake
Spring kokanee on Tingley Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 30 ft. They move out to 13 to 43 ft in summer and finish the year down in 11 to 43 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 37 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Tingley Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 13 to 43 ft. Summer keeps them at 13 to 43 ft, and they winter in 13 to 43 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 37 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (19 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 13 to 43 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (37 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Burbot fishing at Tingley Lake
Come spring, look for burbot tight to the bank in 13 to 43 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 13 to 43 ft, winter 11 to 43 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 37 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 13 to 43 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 13 to 43 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (37 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 13 to 43 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 11 to 43 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (37 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 37 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 19 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Tingley 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 Tingley Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Tingley Lake?
Tingley Lake is about 43 ft (13 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 Tingley Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish, burbot on Tingley Lake. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.
Where is the best fishing spot on Tingley Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 37 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Tingley Lake?
For rainbow 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.
What are the fishing regulations for Tingley Lake?
Fishing on Tingley 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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