Ross (Six Mile) Lake fishing

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

Ross (Six Mile) Lake sits in the Skeena region at 1230 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.

Ross (Six Mile) Lake is a small water in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 15.0 ha and runs to 15.5 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1230 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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Ross (Six Mile) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-1
Elevation
1230 m
Maximum depth
15.5 m
Surface area
15.0 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
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 Ross (Six Mile) Lake

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Skeena.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Ross (Six Mile) Lake

Getting to Ross (Six Mile) Lake

Forestry road access in Skeena (MU 6-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 55.1106, -128.9711

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Ross (Six Mile) Lake fishing regulations

SEASKINNISH CREEK

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Ross (Six Mile) Lake

Ross (Six Mile) 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 Ross (Six Mile) Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Ross (Six Mile) Lake

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