Nancy Greene Lake near Rossland: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary end of British Columbia holds Nancy Greene Lake. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. The full circuit measures close to 3.0 km on foot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary. The nearest place of any size is Rossland, 22 km away. Castlegar follows at 22 km, then Ootischenia at 23 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Nancy Greene Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout, longnose sucker and largescale sucker. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Nancy Greene Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 15°C; the cold one sits at -6°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It holds true on Nancy Greene Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You will be walking about 690 m from the nearest car park. A camping area sits within 750 m of here. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 650 m off. There is a toilet block some 730 m out. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Ritchie Lake is 18 km distant. Confirm before you fish Nancy Greene Lake.