Spruce Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District entry here is Spruce Lake, in British Columbia. This is lake country bush ground. With some 44 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 4.0 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Few waters listed in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District are bigger. The town to know is Pemberton, 78 km out. Further out sit Mount Currie (79 km) and Lillooet (81 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Spruce Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Squamish-Lillooet Regional District names Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Spruce Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 10°C, with January the cold end at about -9°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about mid May through to roughly early November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Expect Spruce Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is a pier recorded roughly 200 m away. A campsite lies 500 m away for anyone staying over. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Hummingbird Lake at 7.1 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Spruce Lake before loading the car.