Cordella Pond, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cordella Pond lies in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia. It lies 812 metres above sea level. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako standards. Burns Lake is the closest place, 40 km off. After that come Houston at 48 km and Telkwa at 89 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Cordella Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako names sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Cordella Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 13°C on average, January about -10°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. The season on Cordella Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Cordella Lake at 1.1 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Cordella Pond are worth checking on the day.