Klahowya Lake fishing

Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.

Klahowya Lake sits in the Skeena region at 995 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Klahowya Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 274.0 ha and runs to 36.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 995 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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Klahowya Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-20
Elevation
995 m
Maximum depth
36.0 m
Surface area
274.0 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 (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 Klahowya Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Skeena.

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 Klahowya Lake

Getting to Klahowya Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-20). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 57.3136, -128.4036

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Klahowya Lake fishing regulations

KLOIYA RIVER 6-14 KLUATANTAN RIVER CW KOWATUA CREEK KSI HLGINX RIVER

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Klahowya Lake

Klahowya 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 Klahowya Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Klahowya Lake

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