Mytting Lake near Prince George: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mytting Lake is a Regional District of Fraser-Fort George water, British Columbia side. The bank is 766 metres above sea level. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.7 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Most waters listed here for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George are larger. For a base, Prince George sits 28 km out. Further out sit Vanderhoof (60 km) and Fort St. James (87 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mytting Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Regional District of Fraser-Fort George records list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Mytting Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -10°C to 15°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That is the shape of the year on Mytting Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A pier or jetty stands 920 m away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Loup Garou Lake, 1.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. For Mytting Lake in particular, ask before you travel.