Morchuea Lake
MU 6-21, Skeena
57.9807° N, 130.0868° W
- Surface area
- 121.1ha
- Maximum depth
- 7.6m
- 25 ft
- Elevation
- 903m
- Campsites
- 8
- At Morchuea Lake rec site
Open Morchuea Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Morchuea Lake
Morchuea Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 3.5 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 3.5 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.
Morchuea Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-21
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995)The newest of these fish records is from 1995.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 57.980686, -130.086817
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Fish on record at Morchuea Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1972 | 1995 | 4 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Morchuea Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Morchuea Lake yet.
Getting to Morchuea Lake
2.0 km of traced road to the campground by way of campground access. The road at the end is a rough surface. It stops 450 m short of the campground.
Coordinates: 57.980686, -130.086817
Camping and rec sites at Morchuea Lake
- Morchuea Lake
- Campsites
- 8 designated
- To the shore
- 0 m
Access: Access road is off the west side of Hwy 37 approximately 20km north of Iskut and ~50km south of Dease Lake.
Coordinates: 57.978257, -130.088587
Depth chart for Morchuea Lake
7.6 mdeepest3.2 mmean
Morchuea Lake runs to 7.6 m (25 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Morchuea Lake and published the depth chart. It runs to 2 sheets.
Ice fishing at Morchuea Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Morchuea 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 Morchuea 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 | Slight snow showers | 4° / -3° | 11 km/h, gusts 57 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 2° / -4° | 8 km/h, gusts 27 | 1 mm | Rising (+9.8 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 1° / -6° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+12.7 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 2° / -9° | 2 km/h | dry | Rising (+5.1 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 3° / -9° | 2 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Falling (-7.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 4° / -8° | 1 km/h, gusts 8 | dry | Falling (-1.6 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -7° | 3 km/h, gusts 12 | dry | Rising (+2.3 hPa) |
Morchuea Lake, in brief
What fish are in Morchuea Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Morchuea Lake?
Morchuea Lake covers about 121.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Morchuea Lake in?
Morchuea Lake is in MU 6-21, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Morchuea Lake
- Eddontenajon Lake 24 km away
- Buckley Lake 42 km away
- Kinaskan Lake 43 km away
- Allan Lake 50 km away
- Natadesleen Lake 56 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.