Fishing at Allan Lake, Stikine Region, British Columbia

• Overview

  Allan Lake falls in Stikine Region, part of British Columbia. Spruce and muskeg runs right down to the water. The water covers some 43 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Some 7.0 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Watson Lake sits 101 km from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Juneau at 299 km and Skagway at 326 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Allan Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Stikine Region: Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and mountain whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Allan Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 12°C and January near -16°C on the long-run figures. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. Expect the water usable from around mid May until roughly late October. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Allan Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try McDame Lake, 6.8 km away. Rules at Allan Lake are worth checking on the day.