Dease Lake
MU 6-24, Skeena
58.6245° N, 130.0394° W
- Surface area
- 5228.7ha
- Elevation
- 751m
Open Dease Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Dease Lake
Dease Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 30 lb.
- Lake trout to 30 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Dease Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-24
- Species
- Lake Trout (last recorded 1981), Pygmy Whitefish, Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1981), Burbot (last recorded 1979), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1979), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1979), Northern Pike (last recorded 1979), Round Whitefish (last recorded 1979), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1979), Slimy Sculpin (last recorded 1979)The newest of these fish records is from 1998.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 58.624453, -130.039437
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Fish on record at Dease Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 1972 | 1981 | 3 |
| Pygmy Whitefish | 1998 | 1998 | 1 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1972 | 1981 | 3 |
| Burbot | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
| Northern Pike | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
| Round Whitefish | 1972 | 1979 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1972 | 1979 | 2 |
| Slimy Sculpin | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Dease Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Dease Lake yet.
Getting to Dease Lake
Coordinates: 58.624453, -130.039437
Camping and rec sites at Dease Lake
- Rabid Grizzly
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Ice fishing at Dease Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Dease Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
This week at Dease Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 3° / -3° | 5 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fog | 2° / -5° | 6 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Fog | 5° / -4° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.4 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -3° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.3 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -2° | 3 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Rising (+8.4 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -1° | 1 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 29 Oct | Mainly clear | 6° / -3° | 1 km/h | dry | Falling (-7.8 hPa) |
Dease Lake, in brief
What fish are in Dease Lake?
Lake Trout (last recorded 1981), Pygmy Whitefish, Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1981), Burbot (last recorded 1979), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1979), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1979), Northern Pike (last recorded 1979), Round Whitefish (last recorded 1979). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Dease Lake?
Dease Lake covers about 5228.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Dease Lake in?
Dease Lake is in MU 6-24, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Dease Lake
- Allan Lake 22 km away
- Morchuea Lake 72 km away
- Letain Lake 81 km away
- Hot Lake 84 km away
- Long Lake 88 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.