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

• Overview

  The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George entry here is Nazul Lake, in British Columbia. The bank is 703 metres above sea level. The bank runs about 1.6 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list. Nearest place of any size is Prince George, 21 km away. After that come Vanderhoof at 99 km and Quesnel at 118 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Nazul 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. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George cover Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Nazul Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -10°C in January up to 16°C in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Nazul Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Rancheree Lake sits 8.7 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Nazul Lake carry more weight than any list.