Wilfs Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, is where Wilfs Lake sits. Elevation runs to 740 metres. With some 13 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Shoreline comes to about 1.6 km, small enough to learn in a day. It is a small entry by Regional District of Fraser-Fort George standards. Head to Prince George, 42 km away, for anything you forgot. The big place round here is Kamloops, 430 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Wilfs Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Regional District of Fraser-Fort George cover 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. The shape of Wilfs Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about -10°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Wilfs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Elsie Lake sits 1.7 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Wilfs Lake are worth checking on the day.