Moraine Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine entry here is Moraine Lake, in British Columbia. The coast is 25 km away. About 8 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine standards. Kitimat is the closest place, 79 km off. After that come Houston at 116 km and Terrace at 118 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Moraine Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine include pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Moraine Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 11°C in August and bottoms out near -7°C in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That shapes the year on Moraine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Siffleur Lake is 3.8 km off. Check the position at Moraine Lake before loading the car.