Helene Lake

Tucked into the Skeena region at 756 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Helene Lake at a glance

Region

Region 6 - Skeena

Management unit

MU 6-1

Elevation

756 m

Maximum depth

43.2 m

Surface area

41.1 ha

Trout strain

Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char

Typical size

1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)

Stocking

Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Gravel Boat Ramp

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.2756, -125.0406

Regulations

HEVENOR (“McQueen”) CREEK

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

Camping and rec sites at Helene Lake

• Helene Lake Recreation Site
  Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Helene Lake.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
  Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
  Coordinates: 54.274198, -125.07553 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

• Oscar's Source for Adventure, Smithers, BC
  Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
  Oscar's Source for Adventure website

Other lakes nearby

• Aldrich Lake
• Atlin Lake
• Babine Lake
• Bennett Lake
• Buckinghorse Lake
• Buckley Lake
• Casey Lake
• Cheslatta Lake

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