Moberly Lake Fishing near Chetwynd, British Columbia

• Overview

  This water sits in Peace River Regional District, British Columbia. Around the bank it is rolling bush. At 28.88 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. With about 41 km of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Of the waters listed here in Peace River Regional District, this is the largest. For a base, Chetwynd sits 16 km out. The nearest city of size is Kamloops, 581 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Moberly Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Peace River Regional District cover mountain whitefish, longnose sucker and largescale sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Moberly Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 14°C, while January sits near -11°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Anyone fishing Moberly Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, South Cameron Lake at 8.7 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Moberly Lake before loading the car.