Government Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Government Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 28 hectares in size, about 43 km SE of Prince George (straight-line distance). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.
- Size: 28 ha
- Nearest town: Prince George, 43 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Government Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Government Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Government Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Government 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 Government 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Government Lake
- Trapping Lake, 42 ha
- Buckhorn Lake, 66 ha
- Ste. Marie Lake, 33 ha
- Francis Lake, 18 ha
- Hanekan Lake
- Otipemisiwak Lake
- Opatcho Lake, 39 ha
- Yardley Lake, 46 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.