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Fishing Whitestone Lake: what the data says
49-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 51 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Whitestone Lake maps at 49 acres behind 1.5 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 53% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Burbot fishing at Whitestone Lake
When the water first warms, burbot slide up into 15 to 51 ft. The depth story barely changes: 15 to 51 ft through summer, 13 to 51 ft in winter. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 43 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Keep a heavy jig + cut bait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 51 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (43 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 15 to 51 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (43 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 15 to 51 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (43 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 13 to 51 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (43 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Whitestone Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Whitestone Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 23 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (23 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (23 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 43 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 23 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Whitestone 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 Whitestone Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Whitestone Lake?
Whitestone Lake is about 51 ft (16 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 Whitestone Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, burbot on Whitestone Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Whitestone Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 43 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Whitestone Lake?
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. 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 Whitestone Lake?
Fishing on Whitestone 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
Elk Lake 1 mi · Jackson Lake 2 mi · Tyee Lake 5 mi · Howes Lake 6 mi · Croan Lake 7 mi · Skelton Lake 8 mi · Chambers Lake 8 mi · Opheim Lake 8 mi · Joan Lake 9 mi · Beaver Lake 9 mi · Ben Lake 10 mi · Big Lake 10 mi
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