Wendle Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Wendle Lake in Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia. It sits in rolling bush country. With some 51 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 3.8 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. 77 km away sits Prince George, the nearest town. Kamloops is the closest city, 334 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Wendle Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Regional District of Fraser-Fort George include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, mountain whitefish and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of Wendle Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 12°C, while January sits near -9°C. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Wendle 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. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Upper Narrow Lake, 4.5 km out. Nothing on Wendle Lake should be assumed from this page alone.