Christina Lake fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Christina Lake is located just off of Highway 3 22 km (13.6 mi) east of Grand Forks . The townsite of Christina Lake offers numerous visitor services. A campground with all facilities and boat launch are provided.

Christina Lake is a large water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 2540.0 ha and runs to 48.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 457 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Christina Lake at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-20
Elevation
457 m
Maximum depth
48.8 m
Surface area
2540.0 ha
Lake size
Large Water (> 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Christina Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

Rainbow trout and kokanee are readily caught while trolling. Spincasting for bass in shallow bays is generally successful and mountain whitefish are best caught in the fall with a baited hook.

Best times of year at Christina Lake

Getting to Christina Lake

Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.

Coordinates: 49.1292, -118.255

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Christina Lake fishing regulations

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

General Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Christina Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Christina Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

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 Christina Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Christina Lake

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