Shandy Lake fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Shandy Lake sits in the Omineca region at 778 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Shandy Lake is a small water in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 46.6 ha and runs to 27.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 778 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char. Shandy Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC alongside natural wild production.

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Shandy Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7A-1
Elevation
778 m
Maximum depth
27.6 m
Surface area
46.6 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 Shandy Lake

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

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 Shandy Lake

Getting to Shandy Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in the Omineca (MU 7A-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.6997, -121.4844

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Shandy Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Shandy Lake

Shandy 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 Shandy Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Shandy Lake

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