Dennis Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Skeena region at 772 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.

Dennis Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 53.3 ha and runs to 20.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 772 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char. Dennis Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC alongside natural wild production.

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Dennis Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-15
Elevation
772 m
Maximum depth
20.4 m
Surface area
53.3 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
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- rainbow trout over 50 cm must be released (catch and release), a real slot limit protecting large fish
Size class
Large Quality (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 Dennis Lake

Targeting Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in the 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 Dennis Lake

Getting to Dennis Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in the Skeena (MU 6-15). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.7653, -127.4328

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Dennis Lake fishing regulations

6-9 “DIANA” CREEK 6-14

Quality Fishery.

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

Ice fishing at Dennis Lake

Dennis 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 Dennis Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Dennis Lake

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