Little Union Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in North Coast Regional District, British Columbia, sits Little Union Lake. Tidal water begins 5.8 km from here. Shoreline comes to about 2.3 km, small enough to learn in a day. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our British Columbia listings. Prince Rupert sits 38 km from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Vancouver is 775 km off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Union Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in North Coast Regional District include pink salmon, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Little Union Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -1°C in January up to 13°C in August. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Union Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. 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. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Union Lake is 1.7 km distant. For Little Union Lake in particular, ask before you travel.