Palmer Lake
MU 6-25, Skeena
59.4389° N, 133.5758° W
- Surface area
- 140.8ha
- Elevation
- 691m
- Campsites
- 2
- At Palmer Lake rec site
Open Palmer Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Palmer Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-25
- Species
- Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1994), Northern Pike (last recorded 1994), Round Whitefish (last recorded 1994)The newest of these fish records is from 1994.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 59.438862, -133.575769
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Fish on record at Palmer Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Northern Pike | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Round Whitefish | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Palmer Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Palmer Lake yet.
Getting to Palmer Lake
10.5 km of traced road to the campground by way of Warm Bay Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 59.438862, -133.575769
Camping and rec sites at Palmer Lake
- Palmer Lake
- Campsites
- 2 designated
- To the shore
- 67 m
Access: Approximately 18km south of Atlin, along Warm Bay Road.
Coordinates: 59.43754, -133.583719
Ice fishing at Palmer Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Palmer 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 Palmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 0° | 16 km/h, gusts 52 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate snow | 2° / -1° | 11 km/h, gusts 17 | 1 mm | Rising (+9.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 2° / -2° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+13.8 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fog | 1° / -3° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+3.6 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -4° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-7.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -2° | 4 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.2 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -1° | 5 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
Palmer Lake, in brief
What fish are in Palmer Lake?
Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1994), Northern Pike (last recorded 1994), Round Whitefish (last recorded 1994). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Palmer Lake?
Palmer Lake covers about 140.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Palmer Lake in?
Palmer Lake is in MU 6-25, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Palmer Lake
- Atlin Lake 13 km away
- Como Lake 19 km away
- Kuthai Lake 28 km away
- McDonald Lake 31 km away
- Koosawu Áa 33 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.