Nanika Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Nanika Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 30 km² in size, about 72 km SE of Kitimat and 450 km N of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
- Size: 29.5 km²
- Nearest town: Kitimat, 72 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 450 km N (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Nanika Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout in Nanika Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Lake Trout ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Nanika Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Nanika 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 Nanika 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Nanika Lake
- Tahtsa Lake
- Kidprice Lake, 7.02 km²
- Morice Lake, 97.2 km²
- Atna Lake, 5.15 km²
- Stepp Lake, 4.74 km²
- Sweeney Lake, 2.83 km²
- Anzac Lake, 1.3 km²
- Troitsa Lake, 16.2 km²
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.