Mole Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Mole Lake in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George part of British Columbia. It stands 804 metres above sea level. It measures about 51 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 3.6 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Vanderhoof sits 58 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Kamloops, 456 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mole Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Mole Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -11°C and July at about 14°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mole Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Urn Lake, 1.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Mole Lake before loading the car.