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

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

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Takysie Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.