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Fishing Tintlhohtan Lake: what the data says
73-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 72 ft. These contours are modeled — built from the real shoreline and the water's maximum depth — so read them as a guide, never as navigation. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Traced from the shoreline, Tintlhohtan Lake runs 73 acres with 2 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 42% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Tintlhohtan Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: rainbow trout in 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (32 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (32 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 61 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 32 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 18 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 18 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Tintlhohtan 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 Tintlhohtan Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Tintlhohtan Lake?
Tintlhohtan Lake is about 72 ft (22 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 Tintlhohtan Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Tintlhohtan Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Tintlhohtan Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Tintlhohtan 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 Tintlhohtan Lake?
Fishing on Tintlhohtan 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
Steiger Lake 1 mi · Moosehead Lake 2 mi · Lost Horse Lake 4 mi · Meadow Lake 4 mi · Flapjack Lake 4 mi · Friendly Lake 4 mi · Laurel Lake 5 mi · Lemieux Lake 6 mi · Latremouille Lake 6 mi · Colborne Lake 6 mi · Ta Hoola Lake 7 mi · Long Island Lake 8 mi
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