One Island Lake fishing
Fishing near Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and the rest of the Peace. See all Peace lakes.
Tucked into the Peace region at 1088 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.
One Island Lake is a medium lake in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 78.3 ha and runs to 21.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1088 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.
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One Island Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Peace
- Management unit
- MU 7-51
- Elevation
- 1088 m
- Maximum depth
- 21.6 m
- Surface area
- 78.3 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Size class
- Medium Trout (1.5 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Hand Launch
- Motor rules
- No Powered Boats (Human Powered Only)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish One Island Lake
Targeting Trophy Monster (5 - 10+ lbs) Rainbow Trout in Peace.
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 One Island Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to One Island Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Peace (MU 7-51). Cartop / Hand Launch available.
Coordinates: 55.3061, -120.2925
Boat launch: Cartop / Hand Launch.
One Island Lake fishing regulations
7-21 7-31 7-20 No powered boats No Fishing Nov 1- Apr 30 Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) No powered boats; situated at the head of Boulder Creek Catch and release; artificial fly only
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at One Island Lake
One Island 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 One Island Lake
- One Island Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Peace.
Coordinates: 55.3061, -120.2925 Official page
Trout lakes near One Island Lake
- Swan Lake 29 km away
- Toms Lake 36 km away
- Stony Lake 56 km away
- Gwillim Lake 65 km away
- Sundance Lake 82 km away
- Boulder Lake 86 km away
- Wapiti Lake 88 km away
- Lower Blue Lake 97 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.