Seymour Lake fishing

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

Seymour Lake sits in the Skeena region at 919 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Seymour Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 182.8 ha and runs to 28.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 919 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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Seymour Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-9
Elevation
919 m
Maximum depth
28.8 m
Surface area
182.8 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 Seymour 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 Seymour Lake

Getting to Seymour Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-9). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.7428, -127.1592

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Seymour Lake fishing regulations

MU 6-9 No powered boats

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Seymour Lake

Seymour 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 Seymour Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Seymour Lake

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