Philip Lakes, British Columbia: ice fishing

Philip Lakes is a lakes in British Columbia, about 1.2 km² in size, about 56 km SW of Mackenzie and 147 km NW of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Dolly Varden and Burbot.

What fish are in Philip Lakes?

Provincial survey and observation records list Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Dolly Varden, Burbot in Philip Lakes. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Mountain Whitefish ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Burbot ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Philip Lakes?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Philip Lakes yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.

What are the fishing regulations for Philip Lakes?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Philip Lakes

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.