Pine Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Pine Lake, in Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. It sits in mixed woodland country. It runs to roughly 33 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 2.6 km, small enough to learn in a day. Ground here is low by British Columbia standards. For supplies, Bella Bella is 60 km out. Bella Coola is 94 km away, with Kitimat at 156 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine include pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Pine Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 0°C in January up to 14°C in August. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Pine Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Mooto Lake, 5.7 km out. Check the current arrangement for Pine Lake.