Moore Lake Fishing near Kitimat, British Columbia

• Overview

  Moore Lake is set in North Coast Regional District, British Columbia. It stands 3 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 2.82 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The outline measures near 16 km, so local knowledge counts. Few waters listed in North Coast Regional District are bigger. The town to know is Kitimat, 91 km out. It is 641 km to Vancouver, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Moore Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across North Coast Regional District include Pacific cod, walleye pollock, 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. Work Moore Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about 1°C. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Moore Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Roger Lake, 2.3 km away. Signs at Moore Lake carry more weight than any list.