Woodworth Lake in North Coast Regional District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Woodworth Lake is a North Coast Regional District water, British Columbia side. It sits in rolling hill country. About 1.96 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The margin runs to about 10 km in total. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. The closest town, Prince Rupert, is 11 km away. The nearest city of size is Vancouver, 745 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Woodworth Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. North Coast Regional District records list pink salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Woodworth Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 13°C in August and bottoms out near -1°C in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Woodworth Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It is an impounded water, so levels are managed and can shift through the year. The water borders Woodworth Lake Conservancy, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Mahlon Lake, 2.4 km out. The position on Woodworth Lake is worth confirming on the day.