Ernest Lake Fishing in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Ernest Lake sits in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, out in British Columbia. It stands 1,198 metres above sea level. Around 24 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 2.5 km, and most of it is walkable. The town to know is Dallas, 22 km out. Juniper Ridge lies 24 km off, Sahali another 25 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ernest Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open biodiversity records for Thompson-Nicola Regional District list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Ernest Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -8°C to 15°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ernest Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Bog Lake at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Ernest Lake before loading the car.