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Fishing Trembleur Lake: what the data says
28,698-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 337 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Trembleur Lake maps at 28,635 acres behind 66 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.8) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. About 3% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft on the modeled chart — that's the weed-and-bait zone.
Kokanee fishing at Trembleur Lake
Spring kokanee on Trembleur Lake hold shallow, usually 10 to 30 ft. They move out to 30 to 70 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. Put Offshore hump first on the milk run — a offshore hump near 32 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 | Offshore hump (25 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 30 to 70 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | open water | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Trout fishing at Trembleur Lake
Come spring, look for lake trout tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 50 to 120 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 80 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Offshore hump: a offshore hump around 32 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning. A white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (38 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Trembleur 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 Shoreline point — point, 15 ft, prime for spring. 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 | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | open water | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Trembleur Lake
The spring pattern is a shallow one: lake whitefish in 15 to 45 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 40 to 90 ft before dropping to 25 to 70 ft for winter. The spot to know is Offshore hump, a offshore hump in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in winter. 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 | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Offshore hump (38 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Offshore hump (25 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Offshore hump (32 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 286 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 84 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 84 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 38 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 32 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 30 ft
- Offshore hump: offshore hump, around 25 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 19 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 16 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 16 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 15 ft
- Feeding flat: feeding flat, around 15 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 15 ft
- Shoreline point: point, around 15 ft
Trembleur 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 Trembleur Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Trembleur Lake?
Trembleur Lake is about 337 ft (103 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 Trembleur Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Trembleur Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Trembleur Lake?
Offshore hump is the top-rated area: a offshore hump in about 32 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Trembleur 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 Trembleur Lake?
Fishing on Trembleur 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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