Placid Lake Fishing near Clearwater, British Columbia

• Overview

  Within Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, you have Placid Lake. It sits at 810 metres above sea level. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Thompson-Nicola Regional District standards. You are 33 km from Clearwater. Barrière is 83 km and 100 Mile House 87 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Placid Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Thompson-Nicola Regional District include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Placid Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 16°C and January reads -7°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Placid Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Foot Lake is 2.8 km distant. Check the current arrangement for Placid Lake.