Buckinghorse Lake fishing

Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.

Buckinghorse Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Skeena region, sitting at 1415 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Buckinghorse Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 358.0 ha and runs to 36.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1415 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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Buckinghorse Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-20
Elevation
1415 m
Maximum depth
36.0 m
Surface area
358.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
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 Buckinghorse Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Skeena.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Buckinghorse Lake

Getting to Buckinghorse Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-20). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 57.2878, -128.5564

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Buckinghorse Lake fishing regulations

BUCKLEY CREEK

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Buckinghorse Lake

Buckinghorse 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 Buckinghorse Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Buckinghorse Lake

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