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Fishing Yellen Lake: what the data says
57-acre lake in British Columbia. The lake tops out around 62 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Yellen Lake draws 56 acres inside 2 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Roughly 22% of the water is 15 ft or less as modeled, the band where the food chain lives.
Kokanee fishing at Yellen Lake
Spring puts kokanee in skinny water — 10 to 30 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 19 to 62 ft; cold water stacks them in 16 to 62 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 53 ft, rated prime for summer kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (28 ft) | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 19 to 62 ft | dawn | Deep basin (53 ft) | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 5 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (28 ft) | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 16 to 62 ft | dawn | Deep basin (53 ft) | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Yellen Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 30 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Winter rainbow trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 28 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (16 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (28 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (16 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (28 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 53 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 28 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 16 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 16 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
Yellen 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 Yellen Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official British Columbia fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Yellen Lake?
Yellen Lake is about 62 ft (19 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 Yellen Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee on Yellen Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Yellen Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 53 ft of water that rates prime for kokanee in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Yellen 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 Yellen Lake?
Fishing on Yellen 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
Moonlight Lake 2 mi · Kwinageese Lake 9 mi · Madely Lake 11 mi · Fred Wright Lake 13 mi · Bonney Lake 15 mi · Munro Lake 18 mi · Nine Lake 21 mi · Jigsaw Lake 23 mi · Meziadin Lake 23 mi · Paw Lake 24 mi · Femur Lake 24 mi · Swan Lake 26 mi
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