Pentz Lake
MU 6-30, Skeena
55.5136° N, 127.8530° W
- Surface area
- 27.4ha
- Elevation
- 318m
- Campsites
- 6
- At Pentz Lake rec site
Open Pentz Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Pentz Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-30
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1983), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1987), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1983), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1983)The newest of these fish records is from 1987.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 55.513573, -127.852969
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Fish on record at Pentz Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1983 | 1983 | 2 |
| Coho Salmon | 1987 | 1987 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1983 | 1983 | 2 |
| Sucker (General) | 1983 | 1983 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Pentz Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Pentz Lake yet.
Getting to Pentz Lake
23.6 km of traced road to the campground by way of Poplar Park Rd and Kispiox Valley Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 55.513573, -127.852969
Camping and rec sites at Pentz Lake
- Pentz Lake
- Campsites
- 6 designated
- To the shore
- 25 m
Access: Head north of Hazelton and Kispiox Village on Kispiox Valley Rd for 13km then turn right on Kispiox Trail, then turn left at Poplar Park Rd at 26km on Kispiox Trail to cross the Kispiox River, proceed about 6km up Poplar Park Road to junction of Helen Lake FSR, stay right and proceed about 5km to Pentz Lake. Site is located on the left hand side of the road and marked with a kisok and 3 blade sign.
Coordinates: 55.514478, -127.850218
Ice fishing at Pentz Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Pentz 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 Pentz 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 | Heavy snow showers | 5° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 17 | 9 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy snow showers | 6° / -2° | 5 km/h | 7 mm | Rising (+8.0 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 5° / -2° | 5 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.6 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -4° | 6 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -6° | 4 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -4° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.2 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 9° / -3° | 2 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
Pentz Lake, in brief
What fish are in Pentz Lake?
Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1983), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1987). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Pentz Lake?
Pentz Lake covers about 27.4 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Pentz Lake in?
Pentz Lake is in MU 6-30, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Pentz Lake
- Elizabeth Lake 13 km away
- Mitten Lake 16 km away
- Little Fish Lake 23 km away
- Skunsnat Lake 26 km away
- Keynton Lake 34 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.