Morice Lake
MU 6-9, Skeena
53.9935° N, 127.6183° W
- Surface area
- 9600ha
- Elevation
- 763m
Nestled deep in the Telkwa Range of the Coast Mountains, Morice Lake is the majestic glacial origin of the Morice and Bulkley river system. Its cold, pristine waters harbor heavy wild lake trout, bull trout, and native rainbows.
Open Morice Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Morice Lake
Morice Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 20 lb.
- Lake trout to 20 lb
- Rainbow trout to 10 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.
Morice Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-9
- Species
- Lake Trout (last recorded 1980), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1983), Bull Trout, Lake Whitefish, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1980), Kokanee (last recorded 1981), Burbot (last recorded 1994), Pygmy Whitefish (last recorded 1994), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1980), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1980), Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead (last recorded 1994), Pink Salmon (last recorded 1994), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1983), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1983), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1994), White Sucker (last recorded 1994), Longnose Dace (last recorded 1994), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1994), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1980), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1980), Lake Chub (last recorded 1975)The newest of these fish records is from 2001.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 53.99352, -127.61834
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Fish on record at Morice Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 1980 | 1980 | 1 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1975 | 1983 | 3 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1996 | 1996 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1975 | 1980 | 2 |
| Kokanee | 1981 | 1981 | 1 |
| Burbot | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Pygmy Whitefish | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1975 | 1980 | 2 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1975 | 1980 | 2 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1975 | 2001 | 7 |
| Steelhead | 1975 | 1994 | 3 |
| Pink Salmon | 1975 | 1994 | 2 |
| Chinook Salmon | 1975 | 1983 | 3 |
| Coho Salmon | 1975 | 1983 | 3 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1975 | 1994 | 2 |
| White Sucker | 1975 | 1994 | 2 |
| Longnose Dace | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1975 | 1980 | 2 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1975 | 1980 | 2 |
| Lake Chub | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Morice Lake
Troll heavy spoons (Gibbs Minnow, Luhr Jensen Kwikfish) 30-80 ft deep near steep glacial headwalls. Fly cast minnow patterns in the lake outlet near the Morice River origin.
Best times of year at Morice Lake
- Summer (July-Aug)
- Fall (Sept-Oct)
Morice Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Morice Lake yet.
Getting to Morice Lake
Maintained gravel Morice River Forest Service Road southwest from Houston.
Coordinates: 53.99352, -127.61834
Camping and rec sites at Morice Lake
- Morice Lake Provincial Park
22 rustic vehicle campsites on Morice Lake, gravel boat ramp, pit toilets, wilderness setting
Facilities: Gravel Boat Launch, Rustic Campsites, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Maintained Morice-Owen FSR (2WD/4WD)
Ice fishing at Morice Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Morice 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.
This week at Morice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -1° | 5 km/h, gusts 46 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Moderate snow | 5° / 3° | 5 km/h, gusts 45 | 5 mm | Falling (-6.4 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Rising (+7.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+9.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 5° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 46 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 4° / -2° | 8 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Rising (+5.1 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -1° | 2 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Falling (-3.9 hPa) |
Morice Lake, in brief
What fish are in Morice Lake?
Lake Trout (last recorded 1980), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1983), Bull Trout, Lake Whitefish, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1980), Kokanee (last recorded 1981), Burbot (last recorded 1994), Pygmy Whitefish (last recorded 1994), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1980), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1980), Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead (last recorded 1994), Pink Salmon (last recorded 1994), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1983), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1983). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Morice Lake in?
Morice Lake is in MU 6-9, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Morice Lake
- Stepp Lake 20 km away
- McBride Lake 21 km away
- Anzac Lake 22 km away
- Lamprey Lake 23 km away
- Collins Lake 26 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.