Rainbow Lake Fishing near Mackenzie, British Columbia

• Overview

  The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George entry here is Rainbow Lake, in British Columbia. This is pine and birch ground. Surface area runs to about 8 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George are larger. The closest town, Mackenzie, is 58 km away. Fort St. James is 73 km away, with Vanderhoof at 101 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Rainbow Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and mountain whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Rainbow Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 13°C in July and bottoms out near -11°C in January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near early November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rainbow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can launch from a ramp around 1.3 km away. Parking sits 1.3 km out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Fishing from a pier is possible 180 m away. Overnight stays are possible 1.3 km away. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Minnow Lake sits 0.6 km off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Rainbow Lake if anything is unclear.