Tsenaglode Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Tsenaglode Lake sits in Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, out in British Columbia. The water sits 1,295 metres up. Roughly 1.90 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The shoreline runs about 11 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Watson Lake is the closest place, 222 km off. Petersburg is 233 km and Wrangell 238 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Tsenaglode Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine cover pink salmon, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Tsenaglode Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 10°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at late October. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to Tsenaglode Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Sitsa Lake at 10 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Tsenaglode Lake.