Ferguson Lake near Prince George: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, is where Ferguson Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed forest. With some 16 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 1.6 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. The nearest town is Prince George, 15 km away. Then Vanderhoof, 77 km, and Fort St. James, 103 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Ferguson Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Regional District of Fraser-Fort George records list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Ferguson Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -10°C to 15°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Ferguson Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. You can leave the car about 220 m from the water. Facilities include toilets around 220 m from here. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Swamp Lake sits 7.9 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Ferguson Lake is worth confirming on the day.