Summit Lake
MU 6-8, Skeena
54.4739° N, 126.6581° W
- Surface area
- 33.9ha
- Elevation
- 901m
First lake on the Arctic drainage divide, offering scenic northern fishing right off the Alaska Highway.
Open Summit Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Summit Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-8
- Species
- Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1970), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1970)The province's newest fish record here is from 1970.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 54.4739, -126.6581
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Fish on record at Summit Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Summit Lake
Trolling spinners and small crankbaits, casting flies along weed margins.
Best times of year at Summit Lake
- June - August
- September - October
Summit Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Summit Lake yet.
Getting to Summit Lake
Hwy 97 north of Prince George. Crooked River area, public boat launch and resort.
Coordinates: 54.4739, -126.6581
Camping and rec sites at Summit Lake
- Summit Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: Forestry Service Road (Prince George Natural Resource District)
Ice fishing at Summit Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Summit Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
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.
This week at Summit Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -3° | 7 km/h, gusts 22 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Light drizzle | 4° / -1° | 6 km/h, gusts 20 | 1 mm | Falling (-7.5 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Light drizzle | 4° / -4° | 6 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+7.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -4° | 6 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Rising (+9.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Partly cloudy | 4° / -4° | 14 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Rising (+1.4 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 5° / -5° | 5 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+2.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -4° | 5 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Falling (-1.1 hPa) |
Summit Lake, in brief
What fish are in Summit Lake?
Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1970). Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
Which management unit is Summit Lake in?
Summit Lake is in MU 6-8, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Summit Lake
- Helen Lake 3 km away
- Wilson Lake 4 km away
- Dunalter Lake (Irrigation Lake) 6 km away
- Klinger Lake 11 km away
- Silverthorne (Erickson) Lake 17 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.