Hart Lake (Fort St. James) fishing

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

Hart Lake (Fort St. James) sits in the Omineca region at 1091 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.

Hart Lake (Fort St. James) is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 76.5 ha and runs to 27.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1091 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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Hart Lake (Fort St. James) at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7-25
Elevation
1091 m
Maximum depth
27.6 m
Surface area
76.5 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 Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

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

Best times of year at Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

Getting to Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

Forestry road access in Omineca (MU 7-25). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.4681, -122.6531

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Hart Lake (Fort St. James) 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 Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

Hart Lake (Fort St. James) 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 Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Hart Lake (Fort St. James)

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