Arthur Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Arthur Lake falls in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, part of British Columbia. The surroundings are rolling bush. Around 17 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 1.7 km of margin, front to back. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. 55 km away sits Vanderhoof, the nearest town. Fort St. James is 98 km away, with Prince George at 114 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Arthur Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and pink salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Arthur Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -12°C in January to roughly 13°C in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Arthur Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Overnight stays are possible about 200 m out, where camping is mapped. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Prout Lake, 2.2 km away. What applies at Arthur Lake may have changed since it was mapped.