First Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
First Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 36 km NE of Gold River and 39 km W of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Coho Salmon.
- Nearest town: Gold River, 36 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 39 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in First Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Coho Salmon in First Lake. The list may not be complete.
Is the ice safe on First Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on First 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 First 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 First Lake
- Cooper Lake, 10 ha
- Jessie Lake, 19 ha
- Paterson Lake, 1.92 km²
- Nola Lake, 16 ha
- Chetwood Lake
- Garrett Lake, 16 ha
- Martha Lake, 10 ha
- Eena Lake, 14 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.