Map 1 Francios Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Skeena region at 1383 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Map 1 Francios Lake is a small water in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 26.6 ha and runs to 39.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1383 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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Map 1 Francios Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-1
Elevation
1383 m
Maximum depth
39.6 m
Surface area
26.6 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 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
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Map 1 Francios 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 Map 1 Francios Lake

Getting to Map 1 Francios Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.0414, -125.7667

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Map 1 Francios Lake fishing regulations

Outlet ofLAKE Francois Lake MAP 2 NILKITWA LAKE and section of the NILKITKWA MAP Babine River known as LAKE “Rainbow Alley” Cr

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Map 1 Francios Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Map 1 Francios Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

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 Map 1 Francios Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Map 1 Francios Lake

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