Keynton Lake
MU 6-30, Skeena
55.2088° N, 127.7705° W
- Surface area
- 55.9ha
- Maximum depth
- 7.9m
- 26 ft. Province survey, 1976
- Elevation
- 378m
- Campsites
- 5
- At Keynton Lake rec site
Open Keynton Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Keynton Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-30
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1974), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1974), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1974)The newest of these fish records is from 1974.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 55.208755, -127.770543
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Fish on record at Keynton Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Keynton Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Keynton Lake yet.
Getting to Keynton Lake
17.2 km of traced road to the campground by way of Hazelton-Kitwanga Back Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 55.208755, -127.770543
Camping and rec sites at Keynton Lake
- Keynton Lake
- Campsites
- 5 designated
- To the shore
- 134 m
Access: 16.5km on Kitwanga Backroad from Hwy 37 in Kitwanga. Turn left on Burdick Road (for ~1.5km) -keep right 1.5km to Keynton Lake. NOTE: Access from Hazelton/Kispiox side is closed indefinitely.
Coordinates: 55.20443, -127.766993
Depth chart for Keynton Lake
7.9 mdeepest4.9 mmean
Keynton Lake runs to 7.9 m (26 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1976.
The mean of 4.9 m (16 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in February 1976.
The Province sounded Keynton Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1976.
Ice fishing at Keynton Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Keynton Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
This week at Keynton Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Slight rain showers | 5° / 2° | 4 km/h, gusts 11 | 0 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 6° / 0° | 4 km/h | 0 mm | Rising (+7.7 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 5° / -1° | 4 km/h | dry | Rising (+10.3 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -2° | 6 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 7° / -2° | 3 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -1° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.9 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / 0° | 4 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.3 hPa) |
Keynton Lake, in brief
What fish are in Keynton Lake?
Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1974). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Keynton Lake?
Keynton Lake covers about 55.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Keynton Lake in?
Keynton Lake is in MU 6-30, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Keynton Lake
- Seeley Lake 6 km away
- Kitseguecla Lake 33 km away
- Pentz Lake 34 km away
- Taltzen Lake 35 km away
- Hankin Lake 41 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.