Lincoln Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, is where Lincoln Lake sits. What surrounds it is pine and birch. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George standards. Prince George sits 79 km from the bank. Mackenzie lies 85 km off, Fort St. James another 107 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lincoln Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George: Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lincoln Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 15°C, the coldest about -10°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lincoln Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Fishhook Lake at 2.1 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lincoln Lake locally before you travel.