Summit Lake
First lake on the Arctic drainage divide, offering scenic northern fishing right off the Alaska Highway.
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Summit Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-15
- Elevation
- 715 m
- Maximum depth
- 15 m
- Surface area
- 42.4 ha
- Trout strain
- Wild Rainbow Trout & Lake Whitefish
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Stocking
- Wild & enhanced
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- June - August
- September - October
Getting there
Hwy 97 north of Prince George. Crooked River area, public boat launch and resort.
Coordinates: 54.4739, -126.6581
Regulations
Standard regional regulations. Concrete boat launch.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Summit Lake
- Summit Lake Recreation Site
Rustic wilderness campsites & boat launch (RSTBC)
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Forestry Service Road (Prince George Natural Resource District)
Coordinates: 54.473431, -126.653427 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.