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
- May - June
- September - October
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
- Prudhomme Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Prudhomme Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
Coordinates: 54.2453, -130.1183 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
Trout lakes near Prudhomme Lake
- Lakelse Lake 102 km away
- Ross (Six Mile) Lake 121 km away
- Morice Lake 173 km away
- Dennis Lake 183 km away
- Aldrich Lake 186 km away
- Seeley Lake 189 km away
- Kathlyn Lake 199 km away
- Seymour Lake 199 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.