Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) fishing

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

Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) sits in the Skeena region at 1168 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 102.0 ha and runs to 29.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1168 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.

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Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-8
Elevation
1168 m
Maximum depth
29.8 m
Surface area
102.0 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
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
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 Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Skeena.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

Getting to Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

Forestry road access in Skeena (MU 6-8). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.4708, -126.7558

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) fishing regulations

6-9 TABLE LEGEND: Includes tributaries

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

Dunalter Lake (Irrigation 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 Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake)

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