Babine Lake
Stretching 153 km, Babine Lake is the longest natural freshwater lake in British Columbia. As the primary nursery for the Skeena River sockeye salmon run, its rich biomass supports massive lake trout (char) exceeding 25–30 lbs and acrobatic wild rainbow trout.
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Babine Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- 6-8
- Elevation
- 711 m
- Maximum depth
- 186 m
- Surface area
- 49500 ha
- Trout strain
- Wild Sockeye-Fed Rainbows & Native Giant Lake Char
- Typical size
- 5 to 25+ lbs (Giant Lake Char & Wild Rainbows)
- Stocking
- 100% Wild Natural Fishery
- Boat launch
- Paved Concrete Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Fall (Sept-Oct)
Getting there
Paved and maintained gravel road access via Hwy 118 from Topley to Granisle, and Pendleton Bay from Burns Lake.
Coordinates: 54.8, -126.1667
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Release all wild rainbow trout under 30 cm and over 50 cm in designated sections. Lake trout quota: 1. Check special closures at Babine River outlet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Babine Lake
- Babine Lake Provincial Park (Red Bluff)
28 vehicle campsites, concrete boat launch, dock, sandy swimming beach & sani-station
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Dock, Campground, Pit Toilets, Sandy Beach
Access: Paved Hwy 118 via Granisle (2WD)
Coordinates: 54.888, -126.225 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Skeena
- Oscar's Source for Adventure, Smithers, BC
Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
Oscar's Source for Adventure website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.