Cheslatta Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Skeena region at 1084 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Cheslatta Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 55.5 ha and runs to 16.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1084 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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Cheslatta Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-4
Elevation
1084 m
Maximum depth
16.8 m
Surface area
55.5 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 Cheslatta 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 Cheslatta Lake

Getting to Cheslatta Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-4). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.7419, -125.365

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Cheslatta Lake fishing regulations

CHESLATTA RIVER (downstream of falls) CHILKOOT TRAIL NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK WATERS

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Cheslatta Lake

Cheslatta 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 Cheslatta Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Cheslatta Lake

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