Hankin Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Hankin Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 1.2 km² in size, about 29 km W of Smithers and 331 km W of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.
- Size: 1.17 km²
- Nearest town: Smithers, 29 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Prince George, 331 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Hankin Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Hankin Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Hankin Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Hankin 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 Hankin 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Hankin Lake
- Louise Lake, 54 ha
- Sandstone Lake, 67 ha
- McDonell Lake, 2.25 km²
- Kitseguecla Lake, 70 ha
- Dennis Lake, 89 ha
- Silvern Lake
- Aldrich Lake, 81 ha
- Toboggan Lake, 15 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.