Nanton Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Nanton Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 1.1 km² in size, about 17 km NE of Powell River and 54 km NE of Courtenay (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee and Dolly Varden.
- Size: 1.05 km²
- Nearest town: Powell River, 17 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Courtenay, 54 km NE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Nanton Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Dolly Varden in Nanton Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Nanton Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Nanton 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 Nanton 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Nanton Lake
- Ireland Lake, 32 ha
- Horseshoe Lake, 4.04 km²
- Tony Lake
- Little Horseshoe Lake, 15 ha
- Beaver Lake, 16 ha
- Dodd Lake, 7.2 km²
- Granite Lake
- Lewis Lake, 91 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.