Muncho Lake
MU 7-51, Peace
58.9567° N, 125.7840° W
- Surface area
- 1480ha
- Maximum depth
- 223m
- 732 ft
- Elevation
- 817m
Famous for its stunning jade-green glacial color caused by dissolved copper oxide minerals, Muncho Lake sits in a rugged fold of the Northern Rocky Mountains along the Alaska Highway. It is legendary for monster lake trout reaching up to 30-40 lbs.
Open Muncho Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Muncho Lake
Muncho Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 30 lb.
- Lake trout to 30 lb
- Bull 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.
Muncho Lake at a glance
- Region
- Peace
- Management unit
- MU 7-51
- Species
- Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling (last recorded 1979), Whitefish (last recorded 1992), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1992), Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1992), Dolly Varden (Anadromous) (last recorded 1974), Lake Chub (last recorded 1974), Slimy Sculpin (last recorded 1974)The newest of these fish records is from 1998.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 58.956684, -125.784036
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Fish on record at Muncho Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 1972 | 1998 | 4 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1989 | 1998 | 3 |
| Arctic Grayling | 1979 | 1979 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1972 | 1992 | 2 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1992 | 1992 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden (Anadromous) | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Slimy Sculpin | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Muncho Lake
Troll heavy spoons (Williams Whitefish, Gibbs Ironhead, Eppinger Dardevle) 40-90 ft deep off alluvial gravel fans and steep cliff walls. Sight-cast large white streamers or bucktails along the jade-green drop-offs in June when char cruise the shallows.
Best times of year at Muncho Lake
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Early Fall (Sept)
Muncho Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Muncho Lake yet.
Getting to Muncho Lake
Direct paved access right along the world-famous Alaska Highway (Hwy 97) near Northern Rockies Lodge.
Coordinates: 58.956684, -125.784036
Camping and rec sites at Muncho Lake
- Strawberry Flats Campground (Muncho Lake Provincial Park)
15 vehicle campsites on southern shore of Muncho Lake, boat launch, pit toilets
Facilities: Boat Ramp, Campground, Pit Toilets, Picnic Area
Access: Paved Alaska Hwy 97 (2WD) - MacDonald Campground (Muncho Lake Provincial Park)
15 vehicle campsites on northern shore of Muncho Lake, boat launch, scenic viewpoints
Facilities: Boat Ramp, Campground, Pit Toilets, Scenic Viewpoint
Access: Paved Alaska Hwy 97 (2WD)
Depth chart for Muncho Lake
223 mdeepest
Muncho Lake runs to 223 m (732 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Muncho Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973. It runs to 3 sheets.
Ice fishing at Muncho Lake
Muncho Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.
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 Muncho 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 | Moderate snow | 7° / -4° | 15 km/h, gusts 73 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Slight snow | 6° / -3° | 11 km/h, gusts 61 | dry | Falling (-2.4 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 3° / -5° | 3 km/h, gusts 16 | 1 mm | Rising (+11.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 2° / -7° | 4 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Rising (+13.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 1° / -11° | 4 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+4.5 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -9° | 6 km/h, gusts 22 | dry | Falling (-3.2 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -6° | 4 km/h, gusts 22 | dry | Falling (-2.7 hPa) |
Muncho Lake, in brief
What fish are in Muncho Lake?
Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling (last recorded 1979), Whitefish (last recorded 1992). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Muncho Lake in?
Muncho Lake is in MU 7-51, in the Peace. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Muncho Lake
- Long Mountain Lake 63 km away
- Denetiah Lake 106 km away
- Tuchodi Lakes 111 km away
- Crooked Lake 112 km away
- West Lake 112 km away
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