Chunamun Lake fishing

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

Chunamun Lake sits in the Peace region at 994 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Chunamun Lake is a small water in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 43.8 ha and runs to 34.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 994 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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Chunamun Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Peace
Management unit
MU 7-35
Elevation
994 m
Maximum depth
34.8 m
Surface area
43.8 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 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 Chunamun 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 Chunamun Lake

Getting to Chunamun Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Peace (MU 7-35). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 56.1753, -122.1694

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Chunamun Lake fishing regulations

CLEARWATER CREEK 7-31

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Chunamun Lake

Chunamun 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 Chunamun Lake

Trout lakes near Chunamun Lake

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