Louise Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Louise Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 54 hectares in size, about 33 km W of Smithers and 335 km W of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout.

What fish are in Louise Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout in Louise Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Louise Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Louise 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 Louise 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Louise Lake

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.