Maxhamish Lake
MU 7-55, Peace
59.8653° N, 123.3068° W
- Surface area
- 4820.4ha
- Maximum depth
- 12m
- 39 ft
- Elevation
- 406m
Open Maxhamish Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Maxhamish Lake
Maxhamish Lake is known for trophy Walleye to 5 lb.
- Walleye to 5 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Maxhamish Lake at a glance
- Region
- Peace
- Management unit
- MU 7-55
- Species
- Walleye, Burbot, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Lake Cisco, Slimy Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Trout-perch, White Sucker, Least Cisco (last recorded 1982)The newest of these fish records is from 1999.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 59.865339, -123.306811
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Fish on record at Maxhamish Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 1982 | 1999 | 8 |
| Burbot | 1982 | 1999 | 9 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1982 | 1999 | 7 |
| Northern Pike | 1982 | 1999 | 9 |
| Lake Cisco | 1982 | 1999 | 8 |
| Slimy Sculpin | 1982 | 1999 | 4 |
| Spottail Shiner | 1982 | 1999 | 8 |
| Trout-perch | 1982 | 1999 | 6 |
| White Sucker | 1982 | 1999 | 4 |
| Least Cisco | 1982 | 1982 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Maxhamish Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Maxhamish Lake yet.
Getting to Maxhamish Lake
Coordinates: 59.865339, -123.306811
Depth chart for Maxhamish Lake
12 mdeepest6.2 mmean
Maxhamish Lake runs to 12 m (39 ft) at its deepest.
The mean of 6.2 m (20 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in November 1983.
The Province sounded Maxhamish Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1983.
Ice fishing at Maxhamish Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Maxhamish 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 Maxhamish 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 | Fog | 3° / -3° | 6 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fog | 2° / -4° | 10 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 4° / -4° | 17 km/h, gusts 35 | dry | Falling (-4.0 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -3° | 16 km/h, gusts 52 | dry | Falling (-7.5 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 17 km/h, gusts 72 | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Overcast | 5° / 0° | 13 km/h, gusts 34 | dry | Rising (+4.0 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 21 km/h, gusts 38 | dry | Falling (-7.7 hPa) |
Maxhamish Lake, in brief
What fish are in Maxhamish Lake?
Walleye, Burbot, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Maxhamish Lake?
Maxhamish Lake covers about 4820.4 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Maxhamish Lake in?
Maxhamish Lake is in MU 7-55, in the Peace. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Maxhamish Lake
- Beaver Lake 99 km away
- Evie Lake 112 km away
- Parker Lake 118 km away
- Andy Bailey (Jackfish) Lake 153 km away
- Crooked Lake 173 km away
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