Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Omineca region, sitting at 1011 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake is a small water in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 46.5 ha and runs to 22.1 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1011 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.

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Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7A-1
Elevation
1011 m
Maximum depth
22.1 m
Surface area
46.5 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Getting to Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Forestry road access in Omineca (MU 7A-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 51.8922, -121.7992

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.