Takysie Lake fishing
Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.
Takysie Lake sits in the Skeena region at 893 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
Takysie Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 151.6 ha and runs to 39.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 893 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.
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Takysie Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-27
- Elevation
- 893 m
- Maximum depth
- 39.6 m
- Surface area
- 151.6 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Bull Trout
- Trout strain
- Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Size class
- Medium Trout (1.5 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Hand Launch
- Motor rules
- No Powered Boats (Human Powered Only)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Takysie Lake
Targeting Trophy Monster (5 - 10+ lbs) Rainbow Trout in Skeena.
Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.
Best times of year at Takysie Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Takysie Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-27). Cartop / Hand Launch available.
Coordinates: 53.8789, -125.8333
Boat launch: Cartop / Hand Launch.
Takysie Lake fishing regulations
6-22 6-4 No Fishing July 20-Aug 15 Bait ban No Fishing from white triangular fishing boundary signs located downstream of the Meziadin River confluence, and upstream to the Hwy 37 bridge, Aug 8-Sept 15 Single barbless hook; no powered boats
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Takysie Lake
Takysie Lake 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.
Camping and rec sites at Takysie Lake
- Takysie Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Skeena.
Coordinates: 53.894223, -125.864475 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Skeena
- Oscar's Source for Adventure, Smithers, BC
Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
Oscar's Source for Adventure website
Trout lakes near Takysie Lake
- François Lake 19 km away
- Map 1 Francios Lake 19 km away
- Francois Lake 20 km away
- Ootsa Lake 23 km away
- Mcdonnel Lake 26 km away
- Tchesinkut Lake 27 km away
- Cheslatta Lake 34 km away
- Maud Lake 38 km away
- Eye Lake 39 km away
- Hill-Tout Lake 77 km away
- Eutsuk Lake 86 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.