Nilkitkwa Lake
MU 6-8, Skeena
55.3764° N, 126.6597° W
- Surface area
- 459ha
- Elevation
- 709m
Open Nilkitkwa Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Nilkitkwa Lake
Nilkitkwa Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 26 lb.
- Lake trout to 26 lb
- Rainbow trout to 13 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.
Nilkitkwa Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-8
- Species
- Lake Trout (last recorded 1965), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1968), Bull Trout, Kokanee, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1995), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1965), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1965), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1965), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1968), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1968), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1968), Pink Salmon (last recorded 1965), Steelhead (last recorded 1965), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1995), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1995), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1995), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1995)The newest of these fish records is from 1995.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 55.3764, -126.6597
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Fish on record at Nilkitkwa Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1965 | 1968 | 2 |
| Kokanee | 1 | ||
| Whitefish (General) | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Chinook Salmon | 1965 | 1968 | 2 |
| Coho Salmon | 1965 | 1968 | 2 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1965 | 1968 | 2 |
| Pink Salmon | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Steelhead | 1965 | 1965 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Sucker (General) | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Nilkitkwa Lake
Best times of year at Nilkitkwa Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Nilkitkwa Lake fishing regulations
Fly fishing only, bait ban (EXCEPT dead fin fish may be used as bait when set lining; see the synopsis); That section of flowing water between Babine and Nilkitkwa Lakes known as "Rainbow Alley" is open for fishing all year (see also Babine River) (See map 2 page 51). Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Nilkitkwa Lake
Coordinates: 55.3764, -126.6597
Ice fishing at Nilkitkwa Lake
Nilkitkwa 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 Nilkitkwa 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 | Overcast | 9° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 22 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Heavy snow showers | 6° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 24 | 2 mm | Falling (-2.4 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight rain showers | 5° / -4° | 10 km/h, gusts 21 | dry | Rising (+7.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.6 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -4° | 3 km/h, gusts 43 | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 5° / -4° | 4 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+2.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -2° | 1 km/h, gusts 8 | dry | Falling (-3.4 hPa) |
Nilkitkwa Lake, in brief
What fish are in Nilkitkwa Lake?
Lake Trout (last recorded 1965), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1968), Bull Trout, Kokanee, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1995), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1965), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1965), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1965), Chinook Salmon (last recorded 1968), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1968), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1968), Pink Salmon (last recorded 1965), Steelhead (last recorded 1965). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Nilkitkwa Lake in?
Nilkitkwa Lake is in MU 6-8, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Nilkitkwa Lake
- Sucker Lake 16 km away
- Friday Lake 20 km away
- Nakinilerak Lake 26 km away
- Torkelsen Lake 31 km away
- Hautete Lake 39 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.