Ealue Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Ealue Lake, in Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. It lies 873 metres above sea level. The water covers around 5.07 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 19 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine list it sits near the top for size. Start from Wrangell, 212 km down the road. The big place round here is Kamloops, 1001 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Ealue Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine cover pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Ealue Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 11°C; the cold one sits at -13°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ealue Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A jetty or pier is mapped about 550 m from here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Summit Lake, 5.2 km away. Nothing here settles the position at Ealue Lake for certain.