Butterfly Lake

Butterfly Lake sits in the Omineca region at 1124 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Butterfly Lake at a glance

Region

Region 7 - Omineca

Management unit

MU 7A-1

Elevation

1124 m

Maximum depth

22.8 m

Surface area

58.3 ha

Trout strain

Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char

Typical size

1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)

Stocking

Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Gravel Boat Ramp

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7A-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.0728, -123.1806

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Butterfly Lake

• Butterfly Lake Recreation Site
  Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
  Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
  Coordinates: 54.0728, -123.1806 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

• Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
  Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
  Northern Hardware & Tackle website

Other lakes nearby

• Airline Lake
• Amanita Lake
• Arctic Lake
• Bednesti Lake
• Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake
• Bow Lake
• Byers Lake
• Camp Lake

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