Petgill Lake near Squamish: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, sits Petgill Lake. The water sits 739 metres up. Small at around 2 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. For a base, Squamish sits 5.9 km out. Vancouver is the closest city, 44 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Petgill Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Squamish-Lillooet Regional District include Coho salmon, sockeye salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Petgill Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 13°C and December near -3°C on the long-run figures. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Petgill Lake that shapes the whole year. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Overnight stays are possible 100 m away. 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. Browning Lake sits 2.9 km off and takes the overflow. Where Petgill Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.