Oweegee Lake

Oweegee Lake sits in the Skeena region at 868 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Oweegee Lake at a glance

Region

Region 6 - Skeena

Management unit

MU 6-1

Elevation

868 m

Maximum depth

51.6 m

Surface area

121.6 ha

Trout strain

Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char

Typical size

2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- rainbow trout over 50 cm must be released (catch and release), a real slot limit protecting large fish

Stocking

Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Gravel Boat Ramp

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 56.6494, -129.7203

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Oweegee Lake

• Oweegee Lake Recreation Site
  Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Oweegee Lake.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
  Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
  Coordinates: 56.6494, -129.7203 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

• Oscar's Source for Adventure, Smithers, BC
  Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
  Oscar's Source for Adventure website

Other lakes nearby

• Aldrich Lake
• Atlin Lake
• Babine Lake
• Bennett Lake
• Buckinghorse Lake
• Buckley Lake
• Casey Lake
• Cheslatta Lake

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