Dace Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Regional District of Fraser-Fort George in British Columbia is where Dace Lake sits. The setting is pine and birch. This is sizeable water at about 1.20 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The edge covers about 9.3 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list it sits near the top for size. The closest town, Fort St. James, is 62 km distant. Kamloops sits 498 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Dace Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Dace Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 14°C on average, January about -11°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dace Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Sucker Lake is 1.5 km distant. Check the current arrangement for Dace Lake.