--- title: "Fishing near Prince George | PG Pulse" description: "78 lakes and 37 rivers near Prince George with the trout, kokanee, char and other fish recorded in each, boat launches, licences, Region 7A Omineca…" url: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/ markdown: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing.md site: PG Pulse (https://princegeorgepulse.ca), The pulse of Prince George, British Columbia generated: 2026-10-16T15:50:36.039Z --- # Fishing near Prince George Where the fish are, what’s been found in each lake and river, where to launch, and what you need before you cast. Prince George is in the province’s **Region 7A Omineca** fishing region. [Licence and rules](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#before) [Lakes](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#lakes) [Rivers](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#rivers) [Ice and boat safety](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#safety) [Tackle shops](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#tackle) ## Before you go ### Licence - [Freshwater fishing licences](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence) · One-day, eight-day or annual licences; buy online in WILD or from a licence vendor. - [WILD: buy licences online](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/wild-system) · The province’s online system for fishing and hunting licences. - [Classified waters licences](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence/classified-waters-licences) · Some rivers need an extra licence. - [Conservation surcharge stamps](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence/conservation-surcharges) · Needed to keep some species, such as steelhead or kokanee in some waters. ### Regulations Quotas, size limits, bait bans and closures differ by water. Read the regional rules before you fish; we link them rather than copy them. - [Freshwater fishing regulations](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations) · The current synopsis and in-season changes by region. - [Region 7A Omineca regulations (PDF)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_7a_omineca.pdf) · Quotas, closures and gear rules for waters around the city. - [Full freshwater fishing synopsis (PDF)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/fishing_synopsis.pdf) - **Annual freshwater licence year**: April 1 to March 31 [source](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence) - **Freshwater fishing synopsis in effect**: 2025 to 2027 [source](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations) ## Pick a fish - [Any](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/#lakes) - [Rainbow Trout 147](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Rainbow%20Trout#lakes) - [Burbot 45](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Burbot#lakes) - [Mountain Whitefish 41](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Mountain%20Whitefish#lakes) - [Chinook Salmon 41](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Chinook%20Salmon#lakes) - [Brook Trout 22](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Brook%20Trout#lakes) - [Dolly Varden 18](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Dolly%20Varden#lakes) - [Bull Trout 15](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Bull%20Trout#lakes) - [Lake Whitefish 12](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Lake%20Whitefish#lakes) - [Kokanee 11](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Kokanee#lakes) - [Sockeye Salmon 6](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Sockeye%20Salmon#lakes) - [Lake Trout 6](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Lake%20Trout#lakes) - [White Sturgeon 4](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=White%20Sturgeon#lakes) - [Coho Salmon 4](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Coho%20Salmon#lakes) - [Cutthroat Trout 1](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/?species=Cutthroat%20Trout#lakes) [Read the full list without the map](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/maps/list/?layer=fishing-waters) Tap a marker for details and directions. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. [Fishing waters and boat launches on the full map](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/maps/?layer=fishing-waters,boat-launches-region) ## Lakes 78 Nearest first, within about 60 km. Species are those recorded in provincial fish surveys and observations over the years, not a promise of a catch or a stocking report. - Shane Lake 6.4 km Rainbow Trout 30 records, 2009–2026 · also lake chub · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.88839341,-122.83493274) - [Tabor Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/tabor-lake/) 13 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot 45 records, 1929–2008 · also lake chub, largescale sucker, longnose sucker… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.90210814,-122.55257772) - Ferguson Lake 14.4 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 59 records, 1982–2026 · also lake chub, longnose sucker · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.03447713,-122.84311862) - [Aird Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/aird-lake/) 20.3 km Rainbow Trout 1 record, 1987 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.78925619,-122.97131155) - [Nadsilnich Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/nadsilnich-lake/) 21.6 km Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot [Boat launch on Nadsilnich Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/boat-launch-on-nadsilnich-lake/) 59 records, 1952–2017 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.73258544,-122.85071755) - [Fyfe Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fyfe-lake/) 21.6 km Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish 12 records, 1986–2003 · also longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow, prickly sculpin… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.72481299,-122.79206152) - [Swamp Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/swamp-lake/) 22 km Brook Trout 1 record, 1963 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.06163114,-122.97961886) - [Eena Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/eena-lake/) 23.3 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee 73 records, 1982–2026 · also lake chub · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.05356912,-123.02001058) - [Buckhorn Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/buckhorn-lake-se6w79r/) 23.6 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish [Buckhorn Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/buckhorn-lake/) 21 records, 1962–1986 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.75348053,-122.52061075) - [Nukko Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/nukko-lake/) 25.5 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish 22 records, 1934–1977 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.08685196,-123.01287205) - [Heron Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/heron-lake/) 27 km Rainbow Trout [Ness Lake Boat Launch](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ness-lake-boat-launch/) 3 records, 1955–1958 · also northern pikeminnow · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.01439626,-123.12817635) - [Crescent Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/crescent-lake-3r9w1j5/) 28.5 km Rainbow Trout 1 record, 1951 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.08799784,-123.07475782) - [Ness Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ness-lake/) 29.5 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee [Ness Lake Boat Launch](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ness-lake-boat-launch/) 142 records, 1936–2026 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.01818688,-123.16667954) - [Frost Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/frost-lake/) 29.5 km Rainbow Trout 2 records, 1984 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.78359137,-122.36064848) - [Murch Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/murch-lake/) 30 km Mountain Whitefish 15 records, 1958–1978 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.07908533,-123.11587274) - [Eaglet Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/eaglet-lake/) 30.5 km Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot 86 records, 1969–1999 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.074258,-122.36694985) - Sylvan Lake 30.8 km Rainbow Trout [Ness Lake Boat Launch](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ness-lake-boat-launch/) 1 record, 1966 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.02254721,-123.18432678) - Francis Lake 31.2 km Rainbow Trout [Francis Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/francis-lake/) 11 records, 1969–1986 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.75184487,-122.36584721) - [Chief Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/chief-lake/) 31.4 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Whitefish 24 records, 1960–1976 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.14193175,-123.0404584) - [Ste. Marie Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ste-marie-lake/) 32 km Rainbow Trout [St. Marie Lake West](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/st-marie-lake-west/) 1 record, 1982 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.74648171,-122.35628371) - [Camp Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/camp-lake-js3ck3j/) 32.6 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee 88 records, 1986–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.06535362,-123.180238) - Bow Lake 32.7 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 26 records, 1988–2025 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.07109447,-123.17577005) - [Vivian Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/vivian-lake/) 32.8 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 120 records, 1961–2026 · also lake chub · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.02635034,-123.21597332) - [Verdant Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/verdant-lake/) 32.8 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 54 records, 1961–2026 · also lake chub · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.03498993,-123.20963587) - Hutda Lake 32.9 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout [Shesta Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/shesta-lake/) 6 records, 1969–1999 · also longnose sucker · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.65329996,-122.97774348) - Butterfly Lake 33.1 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 29 records, 1988–2025 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.07395565,-123.17978621) - Clear Lake 33.4 km Rainbow Trout [Clear Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/clear-lake/) 30 records, 1984–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.66378944,-123.02239825) - [Kathie Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/kathie-lake/) 33.4 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 51 records, 1986–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.07609819,-123.18346352) - [Lynx Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/lynx-lake/) 33.7 km Rainbow Trout 24 records, 1969–2014 · also longnose sucker · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.62714955,-122.90091311) - Kwitzil Lake 33.7 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 66 records, 1970–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.86122769,-123.25454901) - Byers Lake 34.4 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 31 records, 1988–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.07698805,-123.20032556) - [Opatcho Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/opatcho-lake-a18hd8o/) 35.2 km Rainbow Trout [Opatcho Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/opatcho-lake/) 85 records, 1967–2026 · also lake chub, longnose sucker, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.74604586,-122.29786422) - Otipemisiwak Lake 36.4 km Rainbow Trout [Opatcho Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/opatcho-lake/) 46 records, 1998–2026 · also lake chub, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.73896872,-122.28365476) - [Shesta Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/shesta-lake-rk4t5u0/) 36.7 km Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon [Shesta Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/shesta-lake/) 10 records, 1969–1991 · also brassy minnow, longnose sucker, northern mountain sucker… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.62239969,-122.99966738) - [Berman Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/berman-lake/) 38.2 km Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish 57 records, 1970–2026 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.85519363,-123.32303224) - [Dahl Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/dahl-lake/) 38.3 km Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot 16 records, 1968–2001 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.76694938,-123.27526343) - [Trapping Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/trapping-lake/) 38.4 km Rainbow Trout 26 records, 1961–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.58405143,-122.59471963) - [Echo Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/echo-lake/) 38.7 km Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish 8 records, 1988 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.26470779,-122.70862648) - Nelson Lake 39.5 km Rainbow Trout 29 records, 1988–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.58403013,-122.96033309) - [Huble Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/huble-lake/) 39.6 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 17 records, 1984–1993 · also brassy minnow, lake chub, longnose sucker · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.26545543,-122.6218275) - [Erickson Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/erickson-lake-nlrgtxr/) 39.6 km Rainbow Trout, Burbot 6 records, 1969–1970 · also brassy minnow, longnose sucker, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.5897885,-122.98552701) - [Erickson Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/erickson-lake/) 39.9 km Rainbow Trout 6 records, 1988 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.27590901,-122.76323524) - [Bednesti Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/bednesti-lake/) 39.9 km Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish 67 records, 1940–2015 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.85503091,-123.34904322) - [Sucker Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/sucker-lake/) 40.4 km Burbot 4 records, 1988 · also largescale sucker, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.27914396,-122.79746639) - [Norman Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/norman-lake/) 40.8 km Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, Burbot 59 records, 1968–2002 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.77937757,-123.32645608) - [Saxton Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/saxton-lake/) 41 km Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot 267 records, 1959–2010 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.02514793,-123.34903119) - [Upper Summit Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/upper-summit-lake/) 41.1 km Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish 8 records, 1988 · also northern pikeminnow, peamouth chub, redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.28575152,-122.70285583) - [Government Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/government-lake-1924btq/) 43.4 km Rainbow Trout [Government Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/government-lake/) 3 records, 1969–1976 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.55553167,-122.50217039) - Boot Lake 44 km Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout 32 records, 1988–2026 · also largescale sucker · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.31293817,-122.73749117) - [Clauminchil Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/clauminchil-lake/) 44.2 km Rainbow Trout 11 records, 1969–1970 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.1971081,-123.23097991) - [Wansa Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/wansa-lake-18jk1oz/) 44.3 km Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden [Wansa Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/wansa-lake/) 6 records, 1969 · also redside shiner · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.7681813,-122.1239435) - [Enquist Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/enquist-lake/) 44.4 km Rainbow Trout 4 records, 1988 · also longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.31592625,-122.72724956) - Neilsen Lake 44.8 km Rainbow Trout 2 records, 1988 · also peamouth chub · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.31573169,-122.64856021) - [Tang Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/tang-lake/) 44.9 km Rainbow Trout 7 records, 1988 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.32053124,-122.78697794) - [Grizzly Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/grizzly-lake-hbw6rhe/) 45.3 km Rainbow Trout [Grizzly Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/grizzly-lake/) 76 records, 1969–2026 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.71197436,-122.15380913) - [Jakes Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/jakes-lake/) 45.6 km Rainbow Trout 7 records, 1988 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.32604751,-122.7012585) - [Summit Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/summit-lake/) 45.7 km Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Northern Pike 53 records, 1977–2008 · also brassy minnow, largescale sucker, longnose sucker… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.32543797,-122.66426853) - Tsitniz Lake 46.2 km Rainbow Trout [Ispah Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ispah-lake/) 19 records, 1963–2007 · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.67772618,-122.17552438) - [Wedge Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/wedge-lake/) 47.2 km Rainbow Trout 7 records, 1985 · also largescale sucker, longnose sucker, northern pikeminnow… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.26248414,-123.17159362) - [Ispah Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ispah-lake-5fbd9kn/) 47.6 km Rainbow Trout [Ispah Lake](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/ispah-lake/) 17 records, 1969–2002 · also lake chub, largescale sucker, longnose sucker… · [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.67005861,-122.15869074) 18 more farther out in the [data](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing?type=lake). ## Rivers and creeks 37 Waters with at least ten records. Salmon are recorded in the big rivers, but salmon fishing there is closed or tightly limited: check the synopsis and in-season changes. | River or creek | Sport fish recorded | From centre | | --- | --- | --- | | McMillan Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 1.8 km | | Nechako River | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 2.3 km | | Bittner Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 5.6 km | | Starbaby Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 8 km | | Fraser River | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon | 8.1 km | | Haggith Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon | 11.1 km | | Tabor Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 12.2 km | | Beaverley Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 18.3 km | | Wright Creek | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 20 km | | Salmon River | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 20.5 km | | St. George Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 23.5 km | | Tsadestsa Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 25.6 km | | Nukko Creek | Burbot | 26 km | | Hay Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 26.8 km | | Willow River | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 27.8 km | | Chilako River | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 30.6 km | | Bateman Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 31 km | | Stone Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 32 km | | Wansa Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 35.2 km | | Dahl Creek | Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon | 35.3 km | | McCorkall Creek | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 37.9 km | | Tay Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 39.2 km | | Thorps Creek | Burbot | 40.3 km | | O'Dell Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 44.3 km | | Teapot Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 44.8 km | | Averil Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 44.9 km | | Pitoney Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 46.8 km | | Government Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon | 47.5 km | | Caine Creek | Burbot | 50.1 km | | Chehischic Creek | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 52.3 km | | Stuart River | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 52.4 km | | Norman Creek | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 53.6 km | | Bowron River | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon | 54.7 km | | McGregor River | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 55.2 km | | Naver Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon | 55.9 km | | Olsson Creek | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 56.5 km | | Cluculz Creek | Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 57.9 km | ## Ice fishing and boating safety - [Watercraft inspection stations (invasive mussels)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/invasive-mussels/bc-watercraft-inspection-stations) Anyone hauling a boat must stop at open inspection stations. Clean, drain, dry. - [Ice safety (Lifesaving Society)](https://lifesaving.ca/public-education/ice-smart-tips/) The Lifesaving Society’s minimum is 10 cm of new, clear ice for one person on foot, in ideal conditions; avoid driving on ice. - [GoFishBC (Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC)](https://www.gofishbc.com/) Lake maps, stocking reports and how-to guides. ## Tackle and outdoor shops - [Corlane Sporting Goods](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/corlane-sporting-goods-pg/) Firearms, ammunition, reloading, hunting and fishing gear, camping, gunsmithing. [250-564-2719](tel:2505642719) - [Surplus Herby’s](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/surplus-herbys/) Fishing, hunting and camping gear. [250-562-8000](tel:2505628000) - [Exile Bait & Tackle Co.](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/exile-bait-and-tackle/) Fishing tackle shop, Outdoor goods, E-commerce [All outdoors](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/) [Hunting](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/hunting/) [River levels](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/dashboard/rivers/) [Weather](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/dashboard/weather/) Species by water: [Known BC Fish Observations](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/known-bc-fish-observations-and-bc-fish-distributions), Province of British Columbia (Open Government Licence – BC), grouped by lake or river. Lakes and boat launches: the outdoors map (BC Freshwater Atlas, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, OpenStreetMap). Licence, regulation and safety links checked 2026-10-01. Updated 3 days ago Data as JSON: [fishing waters](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing), [species](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing/species), [links and shops](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing/guide). ## More in Explore [See all in Explore](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/browse/#explore) - [Things to do Parks, trails, indoor fun](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/visit/) - [Outdoors Parks, lakes, trails and campgrounds nearby](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/) - [Indoor fun Things to do on rainy and cold days](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/visit/indoor-activities/) - [Where to stay Hotels, motels, B&Bs and campgrounds](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/visit/where-to-stay/) - [History and places The bowl, the rivers, the railway](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/explore/) - [Lheidli T’enneh Whose land this is](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/indigenous/) ## Data Machine-readable data behind this page, from the free PG Pulse API (https://princegeorgepulse.ca/developers/). ### Fishing lakes and rivers (sport fish recorded) Source: [BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, Known BC Fish Observations and BC Fish Distributions (BC Data Catalogue)](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/known-bc-fish-observations-and-bc-fish-distributions). Licence: Open Government Licence – British Columbia (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/policy-standards/data-policies/open-data/open-government-licence-bc). Updated 2026-10-13T12:50:12.030Z. JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing?limit=300&fields=name,type,km,sportFish,records,firstYear,lastYear,boatLaunches.name | name | type | km | sportFish | records | firstYear | lastYear | boatLaunches | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | McMillan Creek | river | 1.8 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 70 | 1977 | 2019 | | | Nechako River | river | 2.3 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 262 | 1966 | 2026 | | | Bittner Creek | river | 5.6 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 49 | 1978 | 2019 | | | Zogas Creek | river | 6.3 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 4 | 2020 | 2020 | | | Shane Lake | lake | 6.4 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 2009 | 2026 | | | Parkridge Creek | river | 7.9 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 5 | 1995 | 2016 | | | Starbaby Creek | river | 8 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 26 | 1995 | 2013 | | | Fraser River | river | 8.1 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon | 171 | 1966 | 2016 | | | Haggith Creek | river | 11.1 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon | 11 | 1995 | 2017 | | | Brodman Creek | river | 11.4 | Chinook Salmon | 1 | 1995 | 1995 | | | Tabor Creek | river | 12.2 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 26 | 1990 | 2016 | | | Tabor Lake | lake | 13 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 45 | 1929 | 2008 | | | Skaret Creek | river | 13.6 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | 1998 | 1998 | | | Ferguson Lake | lake | 14.4 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 59 | 1982 | 2026 | | | Swede Creek | river | 15.3 | Rainbow Trout | 8 | 1990 | 1998 | | | Corless Creek | river | 15.9 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1998 | 1998 | | | Cale Creek | river | 18.1 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 2004 | 2004 | | | Beaverley Creek | river | 18.3 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 46 | 1990 | 2016 | | | Wright Creek | river | 20 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 71 | 1974 | 2008 | | | Aird Lake | lake | 20.3 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1987 | 1987 | | | Salmon River | river | 20.5 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 95 | 1976 | 2019 | | | Nadsilnich Lake | lake | 21.6 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 59 | 1952 | 2017 | {"name":"Boat launch on Nadsilnich Lake"}, {"name":"West Lake Park"} | | Fyfe Lake | lake | 21.6 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish | 12 | 1986 | 2003 | | | Swamp Lake | lake | 22 | Brook Trout | 1 | 1963 | 1963 | | | Sweden Creek | river | 22.4 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | | | Eena Lake | lake | 23.3 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee | 73 | 1982 | 2026 | | | St. George Creek | river | 23.5 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 15 | 1990 | 1993 | | | Buckhorn Lake | lake | 23.6 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish | 21 | 1962 | 1986 | {"name":"Buckhorn Lake"} | | Jacura Creek | river | 24.9 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1981 | 1981 | | | Nukko Lake | lake | 25.5 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish | 22 | 1934 | 1977 | | | Tsadestsa Creek | river | 25.6 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 10 | 1981 | 1981 | | | Hospital Creek | river | 25.9 | Rainbow Trout | 7 | 2004 | 2004 | | | Nukko Creek | river | 26 | Burbot | 10 | 2020 | 2020 | | | Red Rock Creek | river | 26.5 | Rainbow Trout | 7 | 2004 | 2004 | | | Hay Creek | river | 26.8 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 26 | 1981 | 2014 | | | Heron Lake | lake | 27 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 1955 | 1958 | {"name":"Ness Lake Boat Launch"} | | Willow River | river | 27.8 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 204 | 1980 | 2010 | | | Crescent Lake | lake | 28.5 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1951 | 1951 | | | Bowes Creek | river | 29 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 8 | 1981 | 2015 | | | Ness Lake | lake | 29.5 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee | 142 | 1936 | 2026 | {"name":"Ness Lake Boat Launch"} | | Frost Lake | lake | 29.5 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | 1984 | 1984 | | | Murch Lake | lake | 30 | Mountain Whitefish | 15 | 1958 | 1978 | | | La Pierre Creek | river | 30.2 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1996 | 2005 | | | Eaglet Lake | lake | 30.5 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 86 | 1969 | 1999 | | | Chilako River | river | 30.6 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 24 | 1986 | 2017 | | | Sylvan Lake | lake | 30.8 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1966 | 1966 | {"name":"Ness Lake Boat Launch"} | | Bateman Creek | river | 31 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 23 | 1986 | 2014 | | | Francis Lake | lake | 31.2 | Rainbow Trout | 11 | 1969 | 1986 | {"name":"Francis Lake"}, {"name":"St. Marie Lake West"} | | Chief Lake | lake | 31.4 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Whitefish | 24 | 1960 | 1976 | | | Zelkwas Creek | river | 31.9 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon | 3 | 2018 | 2018 | | | Stone Creek | river | 32 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 21 | 1985 | 2015 | | | Ste. Marie Lake | lake | 32 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1982 | 1982 | {"name":"St. Marie Lake West"}, {"name":"Francis Lake"}, {"name":"St. Marie Lake (East)"} | | Camp Lake | lake | 32.6 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee | 88 | 1986 | 2026 | | | Bow Lake | lake | 32.7 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 26 | 1988 | 2025 | | | Vivian Lake | lake | 32.8 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 120 | 1961 | 2026 | | | Verdant Lake | lake | 32.8 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 54 | 1961 | 2026 | | | Hutda Lake | lake | 32.9 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 6 | 1969 | 1999 | {"name":"Shesta Lake"} | | Butterfly Lake | lake | 33.1 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 29 | 1988 | 2025 | | | Clear Lake | lake | 33.4 | Rainbow Trout | 30 | 1984 | 2026 | {"name":"Clear Lake"} | | Kathie Lake | lake | 33.4 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 51 | 1986 | 2026 | | | Lynx Lake | lake | 33.7 | Rainbow Trout | 24 | 1969 | 2014 | | | Kwitzil Lake | lake | 33.7 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 66 | 1970 | 2026 | | | Byers Lake | lake | 34.4 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 31 | 1988 | 2026 | | | Wansa Creek | river | 35.2 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 15 | 1981 | 2004 | | | Opatcho Lake | lake | 35.2 | Rainbow Trout | 85 | 1967 | 2026 | {"name":"Opatcho Lake"}, {"name":"St. Marie Lake (East)"} | | Dahl Creek | river | 35.3 | Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon | 13 | 1995 | 1998 | | | Otipemisiwak Lake | lake | 36.4 | Rainbow Trout | 46 | 1998 | 2026 | {"name":"Opatcho Lake"}, {"name":"St. Marie Lake (East)"} | | Shesta Lake | lake | 36.7 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 10 | 1969 | 1991 | {"name":"Shesta Lake"} | | Smith Creek | river | 37.2 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 2000 | 2000 | | | Hoodoo Creek | river | 37.7 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 4 | 2013 | 2013 | | | Echo Creek | river | 37.7 | Rainbow Trout | 5 | 1988 | 2012 | | | McCorkall Creek | river | 37.9 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 22 | 1978 | 2008 | | | Berman Lake | lake | 38.2 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish | 57 | 1970 | 2026 | | | Dahl Lake | lake | 38.3 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 16 | 1968 | 2001 | | | Trapping Lake | lake | 38.4 | Rainbow Trout | 26 | 1961 | 2026 | | | Echo Lake | lake | 38.7 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish | 8 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Tay Creek | river | 39.2 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 15 | 1998 | 2019 | | | Nelson Lake | lake | 39.5 | Rainbow Trout | 29 | 1988 | 2026 | | | Huble Lake | lake | 39.6 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 17 | 1984 | 1993 | | | Erickson Lake | lake | 39.6 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 6 | 1969 | 1970 | | | Merton Creek | river | 39.7 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 5 | 1977 | 1977 | | | Erickson Lake | lake | 39.9 | Rainbow Trout | 6 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Bednesti Lake | lake | 39.9 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish | 67 | 1940 | 2015 | | | Thorps Creek | river | 40.3 | Burbot | 14 | 1977 | 2005 | | | Sucker Lake | lake | 40.4 | Burbot | 4 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Norman Lake | lake | 40.8 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, Burbot | 59 | 1968 | 2002 | | | Saxton Lake | lake | 41 | Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 267 | 1959 | 2010 | | | Upper Summit Lake | lake | 41.1 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish | 8 | 1988 | 1988 | | | McKenzie Creek | river | 41.5 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1977 | 1977 | | | Thursday Creek | river | 41.8 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 2000 | 2000 | | | Enquist Creek | river | 42.9 | Rainbow Trout | 6 | 1988 | 2008 | | | Alford Creek | river | 43.2 | Rainbow Trout | 5 | 1988 | 1994 | | | Government Lake | lake | 43.4 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 1969 | 1976 | {"name":"Government Lake"} | | Boot Lake | lake | 44 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 32 | 1988 | 2026 | | | Clauminchil Lake | lake | 44.2 | Rainbow Trout | 11 | 1969 | 1970 | | | O'Dell Creek | river | 44.3 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 42 | 1988 | 2008 | | | Wansa Lake | lake | 44.3 | Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden | 6 | 1969 | 1969 | {"name":"Wansa Lake"} | | Enquist Lake | lake | 44.4 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Neilsen Lake | lake | 44.8 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Teapot Creek | river | 44.8 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 11 | 1988 | 2008 | | | Averil Creek | river | 44.9 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 11 | 1998 | 2004 | | | Tang Lake | lake | 44.9 | Rainbow Trout | 7 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Grizzly Lake | lake | 45.3 | Rainbow Trout | 76 | 1969 | 2026 | {"name":"Grizzly Lake"} | | Jakes Lake | lake | 45.6 | Rainbow Trout | 7 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Summit Lake | lake | 45.7 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Northern Pike | 53 | 1977 | 2008 | | | Witters Creek | river | 46 | Rainbow Trout | 5 | 1988 | 1988 | | | Crooked River | river | 46.2 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish | 4 | 1985 | 2008 | | | Tsitniz Lake | lake | 46.2 | Rainbow Trout | 19 | 1963 | 2007 | {"name":"Ispah Lake"} | | Leigh Creek | river | 46.2 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | 1977 | 1977 | | | Pitoney Creek | river | 46.8 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 11 | 1981 | 2000 | | | Hansard Creek | river | 47.1 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | | | Wedge Lake | lake | 47.2 | Rainbow Trout | 7 | 1985 | 1985 | | | Government Creek | river | 47.5 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon | 21 | 1992 | 1999 | | | Ispah Lake | lake | 47.6 | Rainbow Trout | 17 | 1969 | 2002 | {"name":"Ispah Lake"} | | Loop Lake | lake | 49.3 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1970 | 1970 | | | Aleza Lake | lake | 49.3 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish | 13 | 1961 | 1961 | | | Limestone Creek | river | 49.7 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1989 | 1989 | | | Bratko Lake | lake | 50 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 1989 | 1989 | {"name":"Boundary Lake"} | | Caine Creek | river | 50.1 | Burbot | 13 | 1994 | 2008 | | | Augustine Lake | lake | 50.2 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1979 | 1979 | | | Saxton Creek | river | 51.1 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 5 | 1981 | 1995 | | | Youngs Lake | lake | 51.7 | Rainbow Trout | 8 | 1970 | 1970 | | | Purden Lake | lake | 51.8 | Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Burbot | 81 | 1954 | 2026 | {"name":"Purden Lake Park"}, {"name":"Boat launch on Purden Lake"} | | Little Hixon Creek | river | 51.9 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1992 | 2000 | | | Buckley Creek | river | 52 | Rainbow Trout | 2 | 1999 | 1999 | | | Chehischic Creek | river | 52.3 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 20 | 1977 | 1998 | | | Stuart River | river | 52.4 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 33 | 1962 | 2004 | | | Muttsai Creek | river | 52.9 | Rainbow Trout | 3 | 2000 | 2000 | | | Cobb Lake | lake | 53.4 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 331 | 1969 | 2026 | {"name":"Cobb Lake"} | | Norman Creek | river | 53.6 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 16 | 1930 | 1998 | | | Hixon Creek | river | 53.6 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon | 9 | 1989 | 2000 | | | Herring Creek | river | 54.1 | Chinook Salmon | 1 | 1994 | 1994 | | | Bonnalie Creek | river | 54.5 | Rainbow Trout | 5 | 1977 | 1998 | | | Bowron River | river | 54.7 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon | 12 | 1981 | 1998 | | | Saw Creek | river | 55 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon | 4 | 1981 | 1981 | | | Cluculz Lake | lake | 55 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, Burbot | 171 | 1931 | 2005 | | | Hansard Lake | lake | 55.1 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 17 | 1961 | 1961 | | | McGregor River | river | 55.2 | Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 17 | 1978 | 1982 | | | Mandalay Creek | river | 55.9 | Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 7 | 1981 | 2005 | | | Naver Creek | river | 55.9 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon | 67 | 1992 | 2012 | | | Crystal Lake | lake | 56 | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout | 102 | 1961 | 2026 | {"name":"Emerald Lake"} | | Pitoney Lake | lake | 56.1 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 8 | 1961 | 1961 | {"name":"Pitoney Lake"} | | Olsson Creek | river | 56.5 | Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Chinook Salmon | 18 | 1976 | 2004 | | | Butcherflats Creek | river | 56.8 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1998 | 1998 | | | Burnstead Creek | river | 57.4 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 8 | 1981 | 2000 | | | Emerald Lake | lake | 57.4 | Rainbow Trout | 46 | 1984 | 2026 | {"name":"Emerald Lake"} | | Millard Creek | river | 57.5 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 1999 | 1999 | | | Little Bobtail Lake | lake | 57.5 | Rainbow Trout | 26 | 1984 | 2004 | | | Cluculz Creek | river | 57.9 | Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Chinook Salmon | 56 | 1940 | 1998 | | | Slender Lake | lake | 58 | Rainbow Trout, Burbot | 7 | 1994 | 1994 | | | Chinohchey Creek | river | 58 | Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon | 7 | 1981 | 2005 | | | Narrowlake Creek | river | 58.1 | Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot | 5 | 1979 | 1979 | | | Pedley Creek | river | 58.7 | Rainbow Trout | 1 | 2000 | 2000 | | | Swamp Creek | river | 59.2 | Chinook Salmon | 6 | 1981 | 1981 | | | Punchaw Lake | lake | 59.2 | Rainbow Trout | 4 | 1952 | 1966 | {"name":"Punchaw Lake"} | | Eulatazella Lake | lake | 59.3 | Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Largemouth Bass | 33 | 1952 | 2001 | {"name":"Graveyard Lake West"} | | Naltesby Lake | lake | 59.3 | Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, Burbot | 91 | 1968 | 2004 | {"name":"Bobtail Lake"} | | Pennefather Creek | river | 59.4 | Rainbow Trout | 5 | 1999 | 2015 | | | Dominion Lake | lake | 59.9 | Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish | 8 | 1985 | 1985 | | _Nested fields (boatLaunches) are in the JSON version._ ### Licence, regulation and safety links; tackle shops Source: [Province of BC fishing pages and each shop’s own site (see each 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JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/fishing/guide #### region - **id**: 7A - **name**: Region 7A Omineca - **url**: - **sourceUrl**: #### office - **name**: Fish and Wildlife regional office (Omineca) - **address**: 2000 Ospika Blvd S, Prince George, BC V2N 4W5 - **phone**: 250-614-7400 - **sourceUrl**: #### links | id | group | label | url | note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | licence | licence | Freshwater fishing licences | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence | One-day, eight-day or annual licences; buy online in WILD or from a licence vendor. | | wild | licence | WILD: buy licences online | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/wild-system | The province’s online system for fishing and hunting licences. | | classified-waters | licence | Classified waters licences | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence/classified-waters-licences | Some rivers need an extra licence. | | conservation-surcharges | licence | Conservation surcharge stamps | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence/conservation-surcharges | Needed to keep some species, such as steelhead or kokanee in some waters. | | regulations | rules | Freshwater fishing regulations | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations | The current synopsis and in-season changes by region. | | region-7a | rules | Region 7A Omineca regulations (PDF) | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_7a_omineca.pdf | Quotas, closures and gear rules for waters around the city. | | synopsis | rules | Full freshwater fishing synopsis (PDF) | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/fishing_synopsis.pdf | | | gofishbc | where | GoFishBC (Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC) | https://www.gofishbc.com/ | Lake maps, stocking reports and how-to guides. | | mussels | safety | Watercraft inspection stations (invasive mussels) | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/invasive-mussels/bc-watercraft-inspection-stations | Anyone hauling a boat must stop at open inspection stations. Clean, drain, dry. | | ice | safety | Ice safety (Lifesaving Society) | https://lifesaving.ca/public-education/ice-smart-tips/ | The Lifesaving Society’s minimum is 10 cm of new, clear ice for one person on foot, in ideal conditions; avoid driving on ice. | #### dates | id | label | date | sourceUrl | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | licence-year | Annual freshwater licence year | April 1 to March 31 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence | | synopsis | Freshwater fishing synopsis in effect | 2025 to 2027 | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations | #### shops | name | kinds | about | address | phone | website | url | sourceUrl | from | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Corlane Sporting Goods | fishing, hunting, firearms | Firearms, ammunition, reloading, hunting and fishing gear, camping, gunsmithing. | | 250-564-2719 | https://www.corlanes.com/ | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/corlane-sporting-goods-pg/ | https://www.corlanes.com/ | curated | | Surplus Herby’s | fishing, hunting | Fishing, hunting and camping gear. | 1175 2nd Ave, Prince George | 250-562-8000 | https://www.surplusherbys.com/ | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/surplus-herbys/ | https://www.surplusherbys.com/ | curated | | Exile Bait & Tackle Co. | fishing | Fishing tackle shop, Outdoor goods, E-commerce | 430 BLACKBURN RD N, Prince George, BC, V2N 6G1 | | | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/business/exile-bait-and-tackle/ | | directory | --- Markdown version of https://princegeorgepulse.ca/outdoors/fishing/. 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