Draney Lakes, British Columbia: ice fishing
Draney Lakes is a lakes in British Columbia, about 30 hectares in size, about 39 km SE of Bella Bella and 274 km NW of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Dolly Varden, Coho Salmon and Cutthroat Trout.
- Size: 30 ha
- Nearest town: Bella Bella, 39 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 274 km NW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Draney Lakes?
Provincial survey and observation records list Dolly Varden, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout in Draney Lakes. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Draney Lakes?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Draney Lakes yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Draney Lakes?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Draney Lakes
- Namu Lake, 3.18 km²
- Osborne Lake, 34 ha
- Little Koeye Lake, 26 ha
- Gildersleve Lake, 7.5 km²
- Koeye Lake, 4.53 km²
- Elizabeth Lake, 6.5 km²
- Agnes Lake, 1.4 km²
- Eddie Lake, 18 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.