Hogsback Lake near Vanderhoof: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hogsback Lake is listed under Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia. The setting is pine and birch on every side. At about 51 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The full circuit measures close to 3.4 km on foot. The nearest place of any size is Vanderhoof, 23 km away. Kamloops is the closest city, 427 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Hogsback Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Hogsback Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 15°C and January at -11°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Hogsback Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A camping area sits within 390 m of here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, McKay Lake at 2.2 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Hogsback Lake locally before you travel.