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Fishing Widgeon Lake: what the data says
305-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 167 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. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Widgeon Lake maps at 305 acres behind 3.8 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. 16% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water.
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Widgeon Lake
Spring puts cutthroat trout in skinny water — 3 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 35 ft, wintering in 10 to 40 ft. Winter cutthroat trout concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 42 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| 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 (42 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (42 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Main-lake point (42 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 142 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 75 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 42 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 42 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Widgeon 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 Widgeon Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Widgeon Lake?
Widgeon Lake is about 167 ft (51 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 Widgeon Lake?
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Widgeon Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Widgeon Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 42 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
When is the best time to fish Widgeon 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 Widgeon Lake?
Fishing on Widgeon 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
Kidney Lake 1 mi · Junker Lake 2 mi · Vista Lake 3 mi · Ant Lake 3 mi · Cutthroat Lake 4 mi · Tenas Lake 6 mi · Turner Lake 6 mi · Rainbow Lake 7 mi · Lonesome Lake 7 mi · Elbow Lake 9 mi · Stillwater Lake 11 mi · Stewart Lake 13 mi
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