Kiwi Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Kiwi Lake, in Regional District of Mount Waddington. The coast is 32 km away. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Regional District of Mount Waddington. Start from Gold River, 43 km down the road. For a city, Vancouver is 244 km off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Kiwi Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Regional District of Mount Waddington include Coho salmon, rainbow trout 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 Kiwi Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -1°C in December up to 12°C in August. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Kiwi Lake more years than not. Water colour tells you more than the air temperature does.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Nisnak Lake, 1.7 km away. Nothing on Kiwi Lake should be assumed from this page alone.