Brule Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Brule Lake in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. The water covers some 36 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 3.7 km in total. Start from Prince George, 30 km down the road. Vanderhoof lies 60 km off, Fort St. James another 86 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Brule Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George cover Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and mountain whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Brule Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Anyone fishing Brule Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A platform or pier sits within 720 m. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Murch Lake, 1.3 km out. Rules at Brule Lake are worth checking on the day.