Takla Lake
Takla Lake is a 96-kilometer-long fjord-like body of water in north-central BC. Plunging almost 300 meters deep, this remote gem holds giant, ancient lake trout that grow to legendary sizes feeding on seasonal salmon migrations.
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Takla Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- 7-27
- Elevation
- 687 m
- Maximum depth
- 287 m
- Surface area
- 26500 ha
- Trout strain
- Native Wild Lake Char & Skeena/Nechako Rainbows
- Typical size
- 5 to 25+ lbs (Giant Lake Char Class)
- Stocking
- 100% Wild Natural Fishery
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Fall (Sept)
Getting there
Gravel Forest Service Road access north from Fort St. James or via water route through Stuart and Trembleur Lakes.
Coordinates: 55.25, -125.75
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Lake trout quota: 1. Rainbow trout quota: 2. Respect First Nations cultural heritage sites.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Takla Lake
- Takla Lake Marine Provincial Park (Leo Creek & Blanchet)
Marine park wilderness campsites, gravel boat launch at Leo Creek, sheltered anchorages
Facilities: Gravel Boat Launch, Marine Campsites, Pit Toilets, Anchorages
Access: Leo Creek FSR via Fort St. James (2WD/4WD) & Boat Access
Coordinates: 55.1667, -125.7 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.