Nahwitti Lake
MU 1-13, Vancouver Island
50.7050° N, 127.8296° W
- Surface area
- 255.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 48.5m
- 159 ft
- Elevation
- 197m
- Campsites
- 8
- At Nahwitti Lake rec site
Open Nahwitti Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Nahwitti Lake
Nahwitti Lake is known for trophy Dolly Varden to 3.3 lb.
- Dolly Varden to 3.3 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.
Nahwitti Lake at a glance
- Region
- Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-13
- Species
- Dolly Varden (last recorded 1990), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995), Brook Trout (last recorded 1990), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1990), Kokanee (last recorded 1979), Steelhead (last recorded 1995), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1983), Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1983)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
- 50.705043, -127.829636
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Fish on record at Nahwitti Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Varden | 1969 | 1990 | 4 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Brook Trout | 1990 | 1990 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1969 | 1990 | 4 |
| Kokanee | 1969 | 1979 | 2 |
| Steelhead | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1979 | 1983 | 2 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1983 | 1983 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Nahwitti Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Nahwitti Lake yet.
Getting to Nahwitti Lake
28.0 km of traced road to the campground by way of Holberg Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface. It stops 100 m short of the campground.
Coordinates: 50.705043, -127.829636
Camping and rec sites at Nahwitti Lake
- Nahwitti Lake
- Campsites
- 8 designated
- To the shore
- 74 m
Access: Approximately 40 minute drive from Port Hardy, head south on the highway and turn right on to the Holberg Road. Site is located at the southwest end of the lake just a few minutes after you cross the bridge. The access to the site is signed and located on the right side of the road.
Coordinates: 50.704929, -127.865957
Depth chart for Nahwitti Lake
48.5 mdeepest
Nahwitti Lake runs to 48.5 m (159 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Nahwitti Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1969.
The ice year at Nahwitti Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Nahwitti Lake froze in 42 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 20 December and 30 January, and ice-off between 12 January and 21 February. The median winter freezes on 1 January and opens on 27 January.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 1 February 2025 to 22 February 2025, 21 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Nahwitti 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.
Nahwitti Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Nahwitti Lake is 0.4 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.4 Csince the 1960s
- 7.3 Caverage year now
- 6.8 Caverage year then
- -3 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Nahwitti 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 | Heavy rain | 9° / 5° | 16 km/h, gusts 33 | 5 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 10° / 5° | 21 km/h, gusts 44 | 0 mm | Rising (+6.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Heavy rain | 9° / 5° | 18 km/h, gusts 42 | 2 mm | Rising (+7.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Heavy rain | 6° / 2° | 31 km/h, gusts 93 | 21 mm | Falling (-12.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight rain | 13° / 5° | 17 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+5.5 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 14° / 6° | 11 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.3 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 2° | 5 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Rising (+3.5 hPa) |
Nahwitti Lake, in brief
What fish are in Nahwitti Lake?
Dolly Varden (last recorded 1990), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995), Brook Trout (last recorded 1990), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1990), Kokanee (last recorded 1979), Steelhead (last recorded 1995), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1983). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Nahwitti Lake?
Nahwitti Lake covers about 255.5 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Nahwitti Lake in?
Nahwitti Lake is in MU 1-13, on Vancouver Island. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Nahwitti Lake
- Lake of the Mountains 7 km away
- Georgie Lake 12 km away
- Songhees Lake 15 km away
- D Lake 34 km away
- O'Connell Lake 36 km away
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