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

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Obert Lake falls inside Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. It lies 773 metres above sea level. Small at around 8 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George are larger. Prince George lies 32 km from the water. Further out sit Vanderhoof (58 km) and Fort St. James (83 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Obert Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Obert Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 15°C; by January the average is down near -10°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about mid November in an average year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Anyone fishing Obert Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Little Murch Lake sits 1.1 km off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Obert Lake as something to verify.