Gantahaz Lake fishing
Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.
Gantahaz Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Omineca region, sitting at 977 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Gantahaz Lake is a small water in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 35.0 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 977 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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Gantahaz Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-30
- Elevation
- 977 m
- Maximum depth
- 14.4 m
- Surface area
- 35.0 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 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 Gantahaz 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 Gantahaz Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Gantahaz Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-30). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 55.3803, -123.1456
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Gantahaz Lake fishing regulations
MU 7-30 Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Gantahaz Lake
Gantahaz 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 Gantahaz Lake
- Gantahaz Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Gantahaz Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
Coordinates: 55.402928, -123.170828 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Omineca
- Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
Northern Hardware & Tackle website
Trout lakes near Gantahaz Lake
- Morfee Lake (South) 6 km away
- Windy Point Lake 31 km away
- Simpson Lake 34 km away
- Heart Lake 39 km away
- Carp Lake 68 km away
- Carbon Lake 75 km away
- Williston Lake (In Zone A) 84 km away
- Williston Lake (In Zone B) 84 km away
- Meridian Lake 89 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.