Whitefish Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Whitefish Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 7.2 km² in size, about 47 km W of Fort St. James and 161 km NW of Prince George (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout and Lake Whitefish.

What fish are in Whitefish Lake?

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

Guides: Lake Trout ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Whitefish Lake?

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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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