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Fishing Tranquille Lake: what the data says
130-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 8 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, Tranquille Lake runs 130 acres with 2.5 miles of edge. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout.
Kokanee fishing at Tranquille Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: kokanee in 2 to 8 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 8 ft through summer, 2 to 8 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 7-ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (7 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (7 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (7 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (7 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Tranquille Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 8 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 8 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. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (7 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Tranquille 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 Tranquille Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Tranquille Lake?
Tranquille Lake is about 8 ft (2 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 Tranquille Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee on Tranquille Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Tranquille Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Tranquille Lake?
For kokanee, the summer bite is best in 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 Tranquille Lake?
Fishing on Tranquille 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
Horace Lake 2 mi · Strachan Lake 3 mi · Dynes Lake 3 mi · Andrus Lake 4 mi · Alexander Lake 4 mi · Brown Lake 6 mi · Pass Lake 8 mi · Beaverhut Lake 8 mi · Tsintsunko Lake 9 mi · Mcqueen Lake 9 mi · Isobel Lake 10 mi · Noble Lake 10 mi
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