Dimsdale Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Peace region at 966 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.

Dimsdale Lake is a medium lake in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 239.2 ha and runs to 43.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 966 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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Dimsdale Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Peace
Management unit
MU 7-52
Elevation
966 m
Maximum depth
43.2 m
Surface area
239.2 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 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 Dimsdale 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 Dimsdale Lake

Getting to Dimsdale Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Peace (MU 7-52). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.1506, -120.4706

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Dimsdale Lake fishing regulations

7-52 7-19 7-19 DINOSAUR LAKE (Reservoir Downstream of W.A.C. Bennett Dam) 7-31

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Dimsdale Lake

Dimsdale 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 Dimsdale Lake

Trout lakes near Dimsdale Lake

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