Mcdonnel Lake
Tucked into the Skeena region at 979 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.
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Mcdonnel Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-15
- Elevation
- 979 m
- Maximum depth
- 16.8 m
- Surface area
- 254.8 ha
- Trout strain
- Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- rainbow trout over 50 cm must be released (catch and release), a real slot limit protecting large fish
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-15). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 53.6758, -125.6453
Regulations
MCQUEEN CREEK  6-15 6-9 6-10 6-9 6-30 MEZIADIN RIVER
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Mcdonnel Lake
- Mcdonnel Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Mcdonnel Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
Coordinates: 53.6758, -125.6453 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
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.