Charlie Lake fishing

Fishing near Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and the rest of the Peace. See all Peace lakes.

Charlie Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Peace region, sitting at 859 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Charlie Lake is a medium lake in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 110.8 ha and runs to 40.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 859 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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Charlie Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Peace
Management unit
MU 7B-1
Elevation
859 m
Maximum depth
40.8 m
Surface area
110.8 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
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 Charlie Lake

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

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 Charlie Lake

Getting to Charlie Lake

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

Coordinates: 56.3375, -121.0047

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Charlie 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 Charlie Lake

Charlie 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 Charlie Lake

Trout lakes near Charlie Lake

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