Teardrop Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, this is Teardrop Lake. The bank is 793 metres above sea level. With some 39 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 3.2 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Fort St. James lies 54 km from the water. It is 464 km to Kamloops, the nearest city. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Teardrop Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include 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. Read Teardrop Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 14°C and January near -11°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Teardrop Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. You can camp about 580 m away, going by the mapping. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Tureen Lake, 1.7 km away. The position on Teardrop Lake is worth confirming on the day.