Purvis Lake
Tucked into the Omineca region at 812 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.
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Purvis Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-28
- Elevation
- 812 m
- Maximum depth
- 26.4 m
- Surface area
- 54.4 ha
- Trout strain
- Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-28). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 55.1906, -125.4014
Regulations
SALMON RIVER
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Purvis Lake
- Purvis Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
Coordinates: 55.1906, -125.4014 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Omineca
- Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
Northern Hardware & Tackle website
Other lakes nearby
- Airline Lake
- Amanita Lake
- Arctic Lake
- Bednesti Lake
- Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake
- Bow Lake
- Butterfly Lake
- Byers Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.