Nechako Reservoir, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Nechako Reservoir belongs to Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. The country here is rolling bush. Surface area runs to some 839.10 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. The bank is deeply indented, so shelter is easy to find in any wind. It is among the larger waters listed here for Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Burns Lake sits 56 km from the bank. Houston lies 84 km off, Telkwa another 125 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Nechako Reservoir

  Sounding records show water to about 305 metres. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Nechako Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 13°C and January reads -10°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The water is typically free of ice between late April and mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Nechako Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Skins Lake, 4.5 km away. Nothing on Nechako Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.