Tabor Lake
MU 7-9, Omineca
53.9164° N, 122.5419° W
- Surface area
- 381.4ha
- Maximum depth
- 7.9m
- 26 ft
- Elevation
- 700m
Warm, rich shallow lake just outside Prince George offering rapid growth and eager trout.
Open Tabor Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Tabor Lake
Tabor Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 6 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 6 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Tabor Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-9
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1980), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1968), Brook Trout (last recorded 1962), Redside Shiner, Northern Pikeminnow, Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1980), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1980), Minnow (General) (last recorded 1970), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1970), Stickleback (General) (last recorded 1970), Lake Chub (last recorded 1968)The newest of these fish records is from 2008.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 53.9164, -122.5419
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Fish on record at Tabor Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1929 | 2002 | 17 |
| Burbot | 1968 | 2008 | 3 |
| Dolly Varden | 1980 | 1980 | 1 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1968 | 1968 | 1 |
| Brook Trout | 1960 | 1962 | 2 |
| Redside Shiner | 1970 | 2008 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1968 | 2002 | 10 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1968 | 1980 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1968 | 1980 | 2 |
| Minnow (General) | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Stickleback (General) | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1968 | 1968 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Tabor Lake
Trolling small flatfish, spinning gear with wedding bands, ice fishing with jigs.
Best times of year at Tabor Lake
- May - June
- September - November
- Winter Ice Fishing
Tabor Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Tabor Lake yet.
Getting to Tabor Lake
15 mins east of Prince George off Hwy 16. Public boat launch and docks.
2.1 km of traced road to the shore by way of Bateman Rd, Giscome Rd and Geddes Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface. It stops 900 m short of the shore.
Coordinates: 53.9164, -122.5419
Camping and rec sites at Tabor Lake
- Tabor Mtn. Staging Area 11 Recreation Site
Access: Forestry Service Road (Prince George Natural Resource District)
Depth chart for Tabor Lake
7.9 mdeepest
Tabor Lake runs to 7.9 m (26 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Tabor Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1970.
Ice fishing at Tabor Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Tabor 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 Tabor 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 | 11° / -1° | 14 km/h, gusts 31 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 3° | 14 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Falling (-9.0 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Light drizzle | 7° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 26 | 2 mm | Rising (+5.4 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 8 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Rising (+12.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 7 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 5° / -4° | 8 km/h, gusts 21 | dry | Rising (+5.5 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -3° | 2 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Falling (-3.0 hPa) |
Tabor Lake, in brief
What fish are in Tabor Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1980), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1968), Brook Trout (last recorded 1962). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Tabor Lake in?
Tabor Lake is in MU 7-9, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Tabor Lake
- Buckhorn Lake 19 km away
- Frost Lake 19 km away
- Francis Lake 22 km away
- Ste. Marie Lake 23 km away
- Ferguson Lake 24 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.