Prudhomme Lake fishing

Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.

Prudhomme Lake sits in the Skeena region at 1108 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Prudhomme Lake is a small water in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 33.3 ha and runs to 45.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1108 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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Prudhomme Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-14
Elevation
1108 m
Maximum depth
45.6 m
Surface area
33.3 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 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 Prudhomme Lake

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

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 Prudhomme Lake

Getting to Prudhomme Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-14). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.2453, -130.1183

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Prudhomme Lake fishing regulations

(south of the Hwy 16 bridge) RANCHERIA RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 6-25 ROSS (Six Mile) LAKE SEASKINNISH CREEK “SEELEY” CREEK (outlet of Seeley Lake)

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Prudhomme Lake

Prudhomme 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 Prudhomme Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Prudhomme Lake

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