Nakinilerak Lake fishing
Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.
Tucked into the Omineca region at 1292 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.
Nakinilerak Lake is a small water in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 30.0 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1292 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.
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Nakinilerak Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-27
- Elevation
- 1292 m
- Maximum depth
- 14.4 m
- Surface area
- 30.0 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout
- Trout strain
- Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Size class
- Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Nakinilerak Lake
Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Omineca.
Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.
Best times of year at Nakinilerak Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Nakinilerak Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-27). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 55.2783, -126.2839
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Nakinilerak Lake fishing regulations
NALTESBY LAKE (Bobtail Lake) 7-12
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Nakinilerak Lake
Nakinilerak 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.
Camping and rec sites at Nakinilerak Lake
- Nakinilerak Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
Coordinates: 55.2783, -126.2839 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Omineca
- Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
Northern Hardware & Tackle website
Trout lakes near Nakinilerak Lake
- Friday Lake 8 km away
- Hautete Lake 13 km away
- East Hautete Lake 22 km away
- Nilkitkwa Lake 26 km away
- Takla Lake 34 km away
- Doris Lake 41 km away
- Humphrey Lake 52 km away
- Babine Lake 54 km away
- Lower Beaverpond Lake 55 km away
- John’S Lake 65 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.