Hourston Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hourston Lake sits in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, out in British Columbia. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. The water covers some 48 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The outline measures near 5.5 km, so local knowledge counts. You are 61 km from Mackenzie. For a city, Kamloops is 491 km off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Hourston Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and mountain whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Hourston Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 14°C at the top of summer and -10°C at the bottom of winter. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Hourston Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Firth Lake, 3.6 km away. Check the current arrangement for Hourston Lake.