Spade Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, you have Spade Lake. The bank is 885 metres above sea level. The whole outline is near 1.7 km, and most of it is walkable. It is a small entry by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George standards. Prince George is the closest place, 55 km off. Beyond it, Vanderhoof at 86 km and Fort St. James at 90 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Spade Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Spade Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 14°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Spade Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hand Lake sits 1.9 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Spade Lake.