Island Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Island Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 7.9 km W of Fernie and 160 km SW of Okotoks (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.
- Nearest town: Fernie, 7.9 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Okotoks, 160 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Island Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Island Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Island Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Island 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 Island 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Island Lake
- Murray Lake
- Sand Lake, 14 ha
- Douglas Lake, 36 ha
- Rosen Lake, 49 ha
- Hartley Lake
- Tie Lake, 1.36 km²
- Bronze Lake
- North Star Lake, 21 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.