Naltesby Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Naltesby Lake in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia. Elevation runs to 811 metres. About 8.48 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The bank runs about 31 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It ranks high for size among our Regional District of Fraser-Fort George listings. Vanderhoof is the closest place, 55 km off. Prince George is 59 km and Quesnel 98 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Naltesby Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and mountain whitefish. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Naltesby Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -11°C and July at about 14°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about mid November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Naltesby Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. You can camp 1.2 km off, which suits an early start. 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. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Little Bobtail Lake sits 5.6 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Naltesby Lake before loading the car.