Simpson Lake
Tucked into the Peace region at 908 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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Simpson Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Peace
- Management unit
- MU 7B-1
- Elevation
- 908 m
- Maximum depth
- 15.6 m
- Surface area
- 169.6 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- 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 Peace (MU 7B-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 55.5347, -122.6736
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Simpson Lake
- Simpson Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Peace.
Coordinates: 55.5347, -122.6736 Official page
Other lakes nearby
- Andy Bailey (Jackfish) Lake
- Beattie Lake
- Belcourt Lake
- Boulder Lake
- Cameron Lakes
- Carbon Lake
- Cecil Lake
- Cecilia Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.