Kitsumkalum Lake
MU 6-15, Skeena
54.7653° N, 128.7916° W
- Surface area
- 1907ha
- Maximum depth
- 139m
- 456 ft
- Elevation
- 143m
Open Kitsumkalum Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Kitsumkalum Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-15
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1976), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1976), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1976), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1976), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1972), Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead (last recorded 1984), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1983), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1976), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1972), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1972)The newest of these fish records is from 2001.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.765326, -128.791619
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Fish on record at Kitsumkalum Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1946 | 1976 | 3 |
| Dolly Varden | 1946 | 1976 | 4 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1940 | 1976 | 4 |
| Whitefish (General) | 1976 | 1976 | 1 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1972 | 1972 | 2 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1946 | 2001 | 6 |
| Steelhead | 1972 | 1984 | 3 |
| Coho Salmon | 1946 | 1983 | 4 |
| Chinook Salmon | 1946 | 1976 | 4 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Kitsumkalum Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Kitsumkalum Lake yet.
Getting to Kitsumkalum Lake
0.1 km of traced road to the campground. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 54.765326, -128.791619
Camping and rec sites at Kitsumkalum Lake
- Kalum Lake Boat Launch
- To the shore
- 25 m
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 54.788964, -128.766203
Depth chart for Kitsumkalum Lake
139 mdeepest
Kitsumkalum Lake runs to 139 m (456 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Kitsumkalum Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973. It runs to 2 sheets.
Ice fishing at Kitsumkalum Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Kitsumkalum 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 Kitsumkalum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 2° / 1° | 6 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow showers | 9° / -1° | 8 km/h, gusts 41 | dry | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Fog | 8° / -1° | 8 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Clear sky | 8° / -1° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 6° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-3.6 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -1° | 4 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 29 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -3° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.3 hPa) |
Kitsumkalum Lake, in brief
What fish are in Kitsumkalum Lake?
Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1976), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1976), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1976), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1976), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1972), Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead (last recorded 1984), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1983), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1976). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Kitsumkalum Lake?
Kitsumkalum Lake covers about 1907 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Kitsumkalum Lake in?
Kitsumkalum Lake is in MU 6-15, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Kitsumkalum Lake
- Pine Lake 17 km away
- Ross (Six Mile) Lake 40 km away
- Lakelse Lake 46 km away
- West Lake 51 km away
- Kleanza Lake 53 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.