Leeson Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Leeson Lake is a Regional District of Mount Waddington water, British Columbia side. It sits 2.7 km in from the sea. Surface area is around 53 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 3.5 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Ground here is low by British Columbia standards. Port Hardy lies 46 km from the water. Vancouver is the closest city, 381 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Leeson Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Regional District of Mount Waddington include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Chum salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Leeson Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 3°C in December up to 15°C in August. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Leeson Lake more years than not. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Moore Lake, 5.2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Leeson Lake before loading the car.