Aleza Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Aleza Lake sits in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, out in British Columbia. It sits at 606 metres above sea level. With some 58 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 4.8 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Prince George is the closest place, 50 km off. The big place round here is Kamloops, 401 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Aleza Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Aleza Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -9°C at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid November in an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Aleza Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Hansard Lake, 3.4 km out. For Aleza Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.