Flory Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Flory Lake is one of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine waters in British Columbia. The shore lies 37 km out. It runs to roughly 22 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. There is roughly 2.5 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Most waters listed here for Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine are larger. You are 107 km from Wrangell. The nearest city of size is Kamloops, 931 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Flory Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Across Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, recorded fish include pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Flory Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -6°C in January to roughly 11°C in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Flory Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Border Lake at 4.4 km is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Flory Lake if anything is unclear.