Mitten Lake
MU 6-30, Skeena
55.5747° N, 128.0785° W
- Surface area
- 50.7ha
- Maximum depth
- 10.1m
- 33 ft
- Elevation
- 410m
- Campsites
- 1
- At Mitten Lake rec site
Open Mitten Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Mitten Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-30
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1983), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1983)The province's newest fish record here is from 1983.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 55.574661, -128.078452
Affiliate link: we may earn a commission
Gear for rainbow trout
Lines, leaders, lures and flies for rainbow trout, searched on Amazon.ca.
Search Amazon.caAs an Amazon Associate, BC Trout Finder earns from qualifying purchases.
Fish on record at Mitten Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1970 | 1983 | 3 |
| Redside Shiner | 1970 | 1983 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Mitten Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Mitten Lake yet.
Getting to Mitten Lake
43.2 km of traced road to the campground by way of Helen Lake Rd, Poplar Park Rd and Kispiox Valley Rd. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 55.574661, -128.078452
Camping and rec sites at Mitten Lake
- Mitten Lake
- Campsites
- 1 designated
- To the shore
- 8 m
Access: Located at 24km on Helen Lake Forest Service Road. North of the communities of Hazelton and Kispiox. Head north on Kispiox Valley Rd then at 28km turn left at Poplar Park road, go over the Kispiox River and proceed to Helen Lake FSR, take a left up Helen Lake FSR and site is located at 24km on right hand side and marked with 3 blade sign - OR - Take Kispiox trail, proceed to 58km on Kispiox Trail, take a left over the bridge on Kispiox River and turn left on Helen Lake Forest Service Road - OR - take Mitten Main off Hwy 37 and turn right down Helen Lake road to get to the site.
Coordinates: 55.572386, -128.076597
Depth chart for Mitten Lake
10.1 mdeepest
Mitten Lake runs to 10.1 m (33 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Mitten Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Mitten Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Mitten 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 Mitten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Heavy snow showers | 4° / 0° | 5 km/h | 3 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 5° / -2° | 5 km/h, gusts 16 | 1 mm | Rising (+7.8 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 5° / -3° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.5 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -4° | 2 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -6° | 2 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -4° | 4 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.2 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / -4° | 3 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
Mitten Lake, in brief
What fish are in Mitten Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1983). Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
How big is Mitten Lake?
Mitten Lake covers about 50.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Mitten Lake in?
Mitten Lake is in MU 6-30, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Mitten Lake
- Elizabeth Lake 4 km away
- Little Fish Lake 7 km away
- Skunsnat Lake 11 km away
- Pentz Lake 16 km away
- Octopus Lake 23 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.