Quesnel Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Quesnel Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 271 km² in size, about 89 km N of 108 Mile Ranch and 198 km SE of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Burbot, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon.

What fish are in Quesnel Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Burbot, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon in Quesnel Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Burbot ice fishing guide · Lake Trout ice fishing guide · Mountain Whitefish ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Bull Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Quesnel Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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