Slims Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, sits Slims Lake. The surface lies 924 metres up. Small at around 5 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako list. Start from Vanderhoof, 58 km down the road. Prince George is 103 km and Fort St. James 106 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Slims Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako: sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and pink salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Slims Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 14°C, the coldest about -12°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Time your trip to Slims Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Inez Lake, 0.5 km away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Slims Lake may have changed since it was mapped.