Derrick Lake
MU 6-30, Skeena
55.6491° N, 128.6407° W
- Surface area
- 55.3ha
- Elevation
- 428m
- Campsites
- 4
- At Derrick Lake rec site
Open Derrick Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Derrick Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-30
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1987)The newest of these fish records is from 1987.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 55.649099, -128.64073
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Fish on record at Derrick Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1987 | 1987 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Derrick Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Derrick Lake yet.
Getting to Derrick Lake
5.7 km of traced road to the campground by way of Derrick Lake FSR. The road at the end is a rough surface. It stops 70 m short of the campground.
Coordinates: 55.649099, -128.64073
Camping and rec sites at Derrick Lake
- Derrick Lake
- Campsites
- 4 designated
- To the shore
- 206 m
Access: Access to this site is indicated by the Recreation Site sign, off the east side of Hwy 37, approx. 2 km north of the Bonus Lake Rec Site (approx. 87 km north of Kitwanga). Site access follows several km (~7) of rough forest service road large RVs not recommended.
Coordinates: 55.64559, -128.641913
Ice fishing at Derrick Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Derrick 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 Derrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 7° / 0° | 7 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Fog | 6° / -3° | 6 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Rising (+8.2 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 5° / -4° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+10.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fog | 6° / -3° | 8 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -4° | 4 km/h | dry | Falling (-2.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 3 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.6 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / 0° | 2 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.3 hPa) |
Derrick Lake, in brief
What fish are in Derrick Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1987). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Derrick Lake?
Derrick Lake covers about 55.3 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Derrick Lake in?
Derrick Lake is in MU 6-30, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Derrick Lake
- Bonus Lake 5 km away
- Footsore Lake 14 km away
- Octopus Lake 14 km away
- Jigsaw Lake 24 km away
- Skunsnat Lake 29 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.