Triangle Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Triangle Lake belongs to Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia. What surrounds it is rolling bush. Around 79 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 8.5 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Nearest town is Vanderhoof, 55 km off. Then Burns Lake, 81 km, and Fort St. James, 81 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Triangle Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Chum salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Triangle Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 14°C and January near -11°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Triangle Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. 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 the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, True Triangle Lake is 1.8 km off. Check the current arrangement for Triangle Lake.