Big Loon Lake
MU 6-8, Skeena
54.7649° N, 125.8437° W
- Surface area
- 168.9ha
- Maximum depth
- 9m
- 30 ft. Province survey, 1978
- Elevation
- 785m
Open Big Loon Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Big Loon Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-8
- Species
- Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1977), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1977), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1994), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1977), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1977), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1977), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1977), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1977)The newest of these fish records is from 1994.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.764902, -125.843698
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Fish on record at Big Loon Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Big Loon Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Big Loon Lake yet.
Getting to Big Loon Lake
Coordinates: 54.764902, -125.843698
Camping and rec sites at Big Loon Lake
- Big Loon Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Big Loon Lake
9 mdeepest4.9 mmean
Big Loon Lake runs to 9 m (30 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1978.
The mean of 4.9 m (16 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in April 1978.
The Province sounded Big Loon Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1978.
Ice fishing at Big Loon Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Big Loon Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
This week at Big Loon Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 4° / -5° | 7 km/h, gusts 33 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -3° | 8 km/h | dry | Falling (-6.4 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Slight snow | 3° / -2° | 12 km/h, gusts 50 | 1 mm | Falling (-4.3 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Moderate snow | 0° / -5° | 9 km/h, gusts 49 | 2 mm | Rising (+10.1 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Mainly clear | 0° / -9° | 3 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 30 Oct | Clear sky | 1° / -8° | 5 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Falling (-4.9 hPa) |
| Sat 31 Oct | Clear sky | 2° / -6° | 5 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
Big Loon Lake, in brief
What fish are in Big Loon Lake?
Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1977), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1977), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1994). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Big Loon Lake?
Big Loon Lake covers about 168.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Big Loon Lake in?
Big Loon Lake is in MU 6-8, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Big Loon Lake
- Babine Lake 12 km away
- Paul Lake 26 km away
- Cunningham Lake 39 km away
- Conrad Lake 42 km away
- Broman Lake 42 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.