East Hautete Lake fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

East Hautete Lake sits in the Omineca region at 1312 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.

East Hautete Lake is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 234.4 ha and runs to 38.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1312 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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East Hautete Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7-27
Elevation
1312 m
Maximum depth
38.4 m
Surface area
234.4 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 (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 East Hautete Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

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 East Hautete Lake

Getting to East Hautete Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-27). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 55.1472, -126.0319

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

East Hautete Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at East Hautete Lake

East Hautete 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 East Hautete Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near East Hautete Lake

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