Blackwater Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Blackwater Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 37 hectares in size, about 28 km W of Heriot Bay and 30 km NW of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee and Rainbow Trout.
- Size: 37 ha
- Nearest town: Heriot Bay, 28 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 30 km NW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Blackwater Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout in Blackwater Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Blackwater Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Blackwater 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 Blackwater 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Blackwater Lake
- Chain Lake
- Amor Lake, 3.15 km²
- Frog Lake
- Surprise Lake, 50 ha
- Grace Lake, 19 ha
- Farewell Lake, 21 ha
- Mud Lake, 37 ha
- Duck Lake
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.