Patsy Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Patsy Lake falls inside Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. It sits 6.7 km in from the sea. With some 18 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 2.9 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Supplies mean a trip to Terrace, 114 km off. Kamloops is the closest city, 804 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Patsy Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Patsy Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -6°C in January to roughly 13°C in July. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Patsy Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Alpine Lake is 17 km distant. Check the position at Patsy Lake before loading the car.