McDonell Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
McDonell Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 2.3 km² in size, about 27 km W of Smithers and 328 km W of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden.
- Size: 2.25 km²
- Nearest town: Smithers, 27 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Prince George, 328 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McDonell Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden in McDonell Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on McDonell Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McDonell 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 McDonell 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 McDonell Lake
- Sandstone Lake, 67 ha
- Hankin Lake, 1.17 km²
- Louise Lake, 54 ha
- Dennis Lake, 89 ha
- Aldrich Lake, 81 ha
- Kitseguecla Lake, 70 ha
- Silvern Lake
- 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.