Plantation Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, sits Plantation Lake. Height above sea level is 671 metres. With some 28 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The full circuit measures close to 3.6 km on foot. For supplies, Prince George is 64 km out. Tumbler Ridge is 122 km away, with Quesnel at 137 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Plantation Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. 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. Plantation Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -9°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Plantation Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Amanita Lake, 1.3 km out. For Plantation Lake in particular, ask before you travel.