Benson Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Benson Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 66 hectares in size, about 29 km E of Quesnel and 121 km S of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.
- Size: 66 ha
- Nearest town: Quesnel, 29 km E (straight line)
- Nearest city: Prince George, 121 km S (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Benson Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Benson Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Benson Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Benson Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Benson Lake?
Official regulations (BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.
Catches and lures
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Other lakes near Benson Lake
- Robertson Lake, 62 ha
- Nyland Lake, 55 ha
- Wingdam Lake
- Sovereign Lakes, 33 ha
- Fifteen Mile Lake
- Hallis Lake, 12 ha
- Sixteen Mile Lake, 18 ha
- Davey Lake, 17 ha
Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.