Oliver Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Oliver Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 4.9 km SE of Prince Rupert and 585 km NW of Campbell River (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden.
- Nearest town: Prince Rupert, 4.9 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Campbell River, 585 km NW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Oliver Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden in Oliver Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Oliver Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Oliver 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 Oliver 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Oliver Lake
- Shawatlan Lake, 1.55 km²
- Salt Lake
- Taylor Lake, 33 ha
- Prudhomme Lake, 2.04 km²
- Diana Lake
- Kergin Lake, 56 ha
- Rainbow Lake
- Bremner Lake, 47 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.