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Fishing Upper Summit Lake: what the data says
240-acre lake near British Columbia. The lake tops out around 21 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 follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Upper Summit Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Upper Summit Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 21 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 21 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 21 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Upper Summit Lake
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 6 to 21 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 6 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 18 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 21 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 6 to 21 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 21 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 6 to 21 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 18 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Upper Summit Lake?
Upper Summit Lake is about 21 ft (6 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 Summit Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish on Upper Summit Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Upper Summit Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Upper Summit 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.
Nearby waters
Summit Lake · Echo Lake · Jakes Lake · Boot Lake · Erickson Lake · Tang Lake
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