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

• Overview

  Set in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, this is Last Lake. Elevation runs to 787 metres. It covers about 4 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list holds plenty of bigger water. You are 31 km from Prince George. Vanderhoof is 54 km away, with Fort St. James at 86 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Last Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: 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. Fish Last Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -10°C to 15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Last Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Sylvan Lake, 3 km out. Confirm access to Last Lake locally before you travel.