Nimpkish Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Nimpkish Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 38 km² in size, about 21 km S of Alert Bay and 130 km W of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout and Kokanee.

What fish are in Nimpkish Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee in Nimpkish Lake. The list may not be complete.

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

Is the ice safe on Nimpkish Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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