Gatcho Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Gatcho Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 2.4 km² in size, about 62 km NW of Anahim Lake and 222 km SW of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.
- Size: 2.37 km²
- Nearest town: Anahim Lake, 62 km NW (straight line)
- Nearest city: Prince George, 222 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Gatcho Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Gatcho Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Gatcho Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Gatcho 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 Gatcho 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Gatcho Lake
- Malaput Lake, 1.14 km²
- Majuba Lake, 96 ha
- Qualcho Lake, 7.59 km²
- Tezla Lake, 1.5 km²
- Basalt Lake, 59 ha
- Eliguk Lake, 3.59 km²
- Rainbow Lake, 82 ha
- Squiness Lake, 95 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.