Portage Lake fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Tucked into the Omineca region at 885 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Portage Lake is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 142.0 ha and runs to 30.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 885 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.

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Portage Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7-16
Elevation
885 m
Maximum depth
30.0 m
Surface area
142.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Portage Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

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 Portage Lake

Getting to Portage Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-16). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.3989, -121.6231

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Portage Lake fishing regulations

PTARMIGAN CREEK 7-5

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Portage Lake

Portage 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 Portage Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Portage Lake

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