Takla Lake
MU 7-27, Omineca
55.6240° N, 126.1468° W
- Surface area
- 26500ha
- Maximum depth
- 287m
- 942 ft
- Elevation
- 687m
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.
Open Takla Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Takla Lake
Takla Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 30 lb.
- Lake trout to 30 lb
- Bull trout to 12 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.
Takla Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-27
- Species
- Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Burbot
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 55.623992, -126.146774
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Gear for lake trout
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How to fish Takla Lake
Slow-troll giant Flatfish, Kwikfish with scent, and Apex spoons 50-120 ft deep along submerged talus slopes and narrows. Sight-cast streamers near river deltas during sockeye fry runs.
Best times of year at Takla Lake
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Fall (Sept)
Takla Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Takla Lake yet.
Getting to Takla Lake
Gravel Forest Service Road access north from Fort St. James or via water route through Stuart and Trembleur Lakes.
Coordinates: 55.623992, -126.146774
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
How deep Takla Lake is
287 mdeepest
Takla Lake runs to 287 m (942 ft) at its deepest.
Ice fishing at Takla Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Takla 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 Takla 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 | 9° / 0° | 14 km/h, gusts 32 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 9° / 2° | 11 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Falling (-8.4 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Light drizzle | 6° / 0° | 7 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+8.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Rising (+11.5 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Mainly clear | 5° / -2° | 7 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+1.8 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Rising (+4.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 0° | 5 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Falling (-3.9 hPa) |
Trout lakes near Takla Lake
- Lower Beaverpond Lake 18 km away
- Johns Lake 27 km away
- Humphrey Lake 29 km away
- Sucker Lake 31 km away
- Friday Lake 34 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.