Schkam Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Schkam Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 17 hectares in size, about 3.1 km N of Hope and 46 km NE of Chilliwack (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

What fish are in Schkam Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout in Schkam Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Schkam Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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