Sustut Lakes
MU 6-18, Skeena
56.5689° N, 126.4489° W
- Surface area
- 40ha
- Elevation
- 1,305m
Open Sustut Lakes in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Sustut Lakes at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-18
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1995), Kokanee (last recorded 1994), Burbot (last recorded 1986), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1986), Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon (last recorded 1986), Steelhead (last recorded 1986), Lake Chub (last recorded 1986), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1986), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1945), Steelhead (Summer-run) (last recorded 1945)The newest of these fish records is from 2001.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 56.5689, -126.4489
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Fish on record at Sustut Lakes
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1 | ||
| Whitefish (General) | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Kokanee | 1945 | 1994 | 2 |
| Burbot | 1945 | 1986 | 3 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1945 | 1986 | 3 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1986 | 2001 | 4 |
| Chinook Salmon | 1 | ||
| Coho Salmon | 1945 | 1986 | 2 |
| Steelhead | 1986 | 1986 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1986 | 1986 | 2 |
| Redside Shiner | 1945 | 1986 | 2 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1945 | 1945 | 1 |
| Steelhead (Summer-run) | 1945 | 1945 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Sustut Lakes
Best times of year at Sustut Lakes
- May - June
- September - October
Sustut Lakes fishing regulations
No Fishing. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Sustut Lakes
Coordinates: 56.5689, -126.4489
Ice fishing at Sustut Lakes
Sustut Lakes 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.
This week at Sustut Lakes
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 | Slight snow | 4° / -5° | 15 km/h, gusts 42 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -3° | 12 km/h, gusts 35 | 1 mm | Falling (-6.8 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 0° / -5° | 11 km/h, gusts 31 | dry | Rising (+8.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 0° / -6° | 4 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Rising (+11.6 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Clear sky | 2° / -9° | 5 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+2.1 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 3° / -9° | 5 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+3.0 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -6° | 4 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-5.0 hPa) |
Sustut Lakes, in brief
What fish are in Sustut Lakes?
Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1995), Kokanee (last recorded 1994), Burbot (last recorded 1986), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1986), Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon (last recorded 1986), Steelhead (last recorded 1986). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Sustut Lakes in?
Sustut Lakes is in MU 6-18, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Sustut Lakes
- Johanson Lake 17 km away
- Thorne Lake 36 km away
- Tatlatui Lake 66 km away
- Tomias Lake 86 km away
- Johns Lake 90 km away
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