Boot Jack Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Boot Jack Lake lies in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, in British Columbia. Elevation runs to 883 metres. It covers about 8 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list holds plenty of bigger water. Mackenzie lies 43 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Kamloops, 517 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Boot Jack Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and mountain whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Boot Jack Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -11°C in January up to 14°C in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Boot Jack Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Snowshoe Lake, 1.2 km out. Signs at Boot Jack Lake carry more weight than any list.