Little Mitten Lake fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Little Mitten Lake sits in the Kootenays region at 1442 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Little Mitten Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 20.0 ha and runs to 26.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1442 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains.

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Little Mitten Lake at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-34
Elevation
1442 m
Maximum depth
26.4 m
Surface area
20.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
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 Little Mitten Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Kootenays.

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 Little Mitten Lake

Getting to Little Mitten Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Kootenays (MU 4-34). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.9633, -116.5719

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Little Mitten Lake fishing regulations

(approx. 400 m west of Mitten Lake) LITTLE SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES LITTLE SLOCAN RIVER 4-16 4-16 CW LODGEPOLE CREEK (downstream of falls near the km 26 post

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Little Mitten Lake

Little Mitten 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 Little Mitten Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Little Mitten Lake

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