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
- May - June
- September - October
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
- Klahowya Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
Coordinates: 57.3136, -128.4036 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
Trout lakes near Klahowya Lake
- Buckinghorse Lake 10 km away
- Stalk Lakes 52 km away
- Radar Lake 74 km away
- Tatlatui Lake 79 km away
- Oweegee Lake 109 km away
- Natadesleen Lake 112 km away
- Letain Lake 113 km away
- Rainbow Lakes 125 km away
- Dog Lake 126 km away
- Denetiah Lake 144 km away
- Buckley Lake 156 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.