Morice Lake
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.
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Morice Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- 6-9
- Elevation
- 780 m
- Maximum depth
- 240 m
- Surface area
- 9600 ha
- Trout strain
- Native Skeena Wild Rainbow & Glacial Char
- Typical size
- 4 to 15+ lbs (Wild Skeena Trophy Char)
- Stocking
- 100% Wild Natural Fishery
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- Summer (July-Aug)
- Fall (Sept-Oct)
Getting there
Maintained gravel Morice River Forest Service Road southwest from Houston.
Coordinates: 54.0, -127.5
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Bait ban in effect. Rainbow trout quota: 1. Release all char over 60 cm.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
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)
Coordinates: 54.005, -127.355 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.