Mosquito Lake fishing
Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.
Mosquito Lake is a large lake of 603.9 ha in the Skeena. The Mosquito Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Mosquito Lake is a large water in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers.
This week at Mosquito 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 11° | 14 km/h, gusts 38 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Moderate rain showers | 19° / 10° | 18 km/h, gusts 49 | 6 mm | Falling (-2.2 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 22° / 12° | 11 km/h, gusts 32 | dry | Falling (-1.2 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 20° / 9° | 9 km/h, gusts 28 | dry | Falling (-2.1 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Overcast | 24° / 10° | 6 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+4.8 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 11° | 11 km/h, gusts 33 | dry | Rising (+5.0 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 21° / 10° | 6 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+3.0 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Mosquito Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Trophy fish at Mosquito Lake
Mosquito Lake is known for trophy Cutthroat trout to 2.7 lb.
- Cutthroat trout to 2.7 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. From our own big fish list.
Mosquito Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-12
- Surface area
- 603.9 ha
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Species
- Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Steelhead, Prickly Sculpin, Threespine SticklebackThe newest of these fish records is from 2006.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Mosquito Lake
Coordinates: 53.061454, -132.108275
Mosquito Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Mosquito Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Mosquito Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Mosquito 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.
Mosquito Lake, in brief
What fish are in Mosquito Lake?
Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Steelhead. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Mosquito Lake?
Mosquito Lake covers about 603.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Mosquito Lake in?
Mosquito Lake is in MU 6-12, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Mosquito Lake
- Mosquito Lake
11 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 53.070745, -132.069093
Local shops and lodges in the Skeena
- Oscar's Fly & Tackle, 1222 Main Street, Smithers, BC
Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
Oscar's Fly & Tackle website - Fish Tales Tackle Shop, 4640 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC
Fish Tales Tackle Shop website - Woods N' Water Sports and Recreation, 3-870 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, BC
Woods N' Water Sports and Recreation website
Trout lakes near Mosquito Lake
- Spirit Lake 23 km away
- Stanley Lake 26 km away
- Marie Lake 50 km away
- Prudhomme Lake 186 km away
- Minerva Lake 195 km away
- Alastair Lake 226 km away
- Robinson Lake 258 km away
- West Lake 267 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.