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Fishing Upper Blue Lake: what the data says
308-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 95 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Upper Blue Lake draws 307 acres inside 4.6 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 12% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Upper Blue Lake
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 35 ft game here, winter a 10 to 40 ft one. Start at Main-lake point. It's a point holding about 24 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (24 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (24 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (43 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 81 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 43 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 24 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 24 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Upper Blue Lake?
Upper Blue Lake is about 95 ft (29 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 Upper Blue Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Upper Blue Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Upper Blue Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 24 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
When is the best time to fish Upper Blue Lake?
For cutthroat 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 Upper Blue Lake?
Fishing on Upper Blue 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
Paxton Lake 3 mi · Lower Blue Lake 3 mi · Monkman Lake 9 mi · Wapiti Lake 12 mi · Fellers Lake 13 mi · Onion Lake 14 mi · Anderson Lake 16 mi · Lake Joan 20 mi · Serpent Lake 20 mi · Tlooki Lake 23 mi · Pacific Lake 23 mi · Quintette Lake 24 mi
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