Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake) fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake) is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Omineca region, sitting at 824 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake) is a small water in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 36.0 ha and runs to 36.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 824 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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Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7-12
Elevation
824 m
Maximum depth
36.4 m
Surface area
36.0 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
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 Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Getting to Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Forestry road access in Omineca (MU 7-12). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.6247, -123.4981

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Naltesby Lake (Bobtail 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 Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Naltesby Lake (Bobtail Lake)

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.