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

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

Trout lakes near One Island Lake

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