Hidden Inlet Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hidden Inlet Lake is listed under Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia. The shore lies 6.4 km out. This is sizeable water at about 2.42 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Around 12 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Ground here is low by British Columbia standards. Some 75 km away sits Prince Rupert, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Vancouver, 808 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Hidden Inlet Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine records list pink salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Hidden Inlet Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 14°C and January near -2°C. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Hidden Inlet Lake around it. Wind on the bank for a day or two lifts the fishing there.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Little Humpback Lake sits 10 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Hidden Inlet Lake before loading the car.