Onion Lake
MU 6-11, Skeena
54.3109° N, 128.5447° W
- Surface area
- 5.8ha
- Elevation
- 189m
Open Onion Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Onion Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-11
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Kokanee (last recorded 1972), Steelhead (last recorded 1986), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1972), Threespine SticklebackThe newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.310863, -128.544732
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Fish on record at Onion Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1959 | 2026 | 24 |
| Kokanee | 1959 | 1972 | 2 |
| Steelhead | 1986 | 1986 | 1 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1959 | 1972 | 2 |
| Threespine Stickleback | 1959 | 2013 | 4 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Onion Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Onion Lake yet.
Getting to Onion Lake
0.5 km of traced road to the campground by way of Wedeene FSR. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 54.310863, -128.544732
Camping and rec sites at Onion Lake
- Onion Lake Ski Trails Stadium
- To the shore
- 1536 m
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 54.296363, -128.540211
Depth chart for Onion Lake
The Province sounded Onion Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1980.
Ice fishing at Onion Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Onion Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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 Onion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Fog | 9° / 0° | 14 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 0° | 9 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.3 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Slight rain | 6° / 1° | 8 km/h, gusts 14 | 1 mm | Falling (-3.7 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 45 | dry | Rising (+6.0 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Mainly clear | 5° / -2° | 9 km/h, gusts 28 | dry | Rising (+1.0 hPa) |
| Fri 30 Oct | Partly cloudy | 7° / -2° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.2 hPa) |
| Sat 31 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -1° | 1 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
Onion Lake, in brief
What fish are in Onion Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee (last recorded 1972), Steelhead (last recorded 1986), Sockeye Salmon (last recorded 1972). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Onion Lake?
Onion Lake covers about 5.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Onion Lake in?
Onion Lake is in MU 6-11, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Onion Lake
- Clearwater Lakes 1 km away
- West Lake 7 km away
- Lakelse Lake 8 km away
- Robinson Lake 32 km away
- Pine Lake 36 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.