Paterson Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Paterson Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 1.9 km² in size, about 30 km W of Campbell River (straight-line distance). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon.
- Size: 1.92 km²
- Nearest town: Campbell River, 30 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Paterson Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon in Paterson Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Paterson Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Paterson 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 Paterson 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Paterson Lake
- Garrett Lake, 16 ha
- Martha Lake, 10 ha
- Gray Lake, 59 ha
- Whymper Lake
- Fry Lake, 78 ha
- Lawson Lake, 22 ha
- Merrill Lake, 75 ha
- Becher 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.