Top Lake fishing
Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.
Top Lake is a medium-sized lake of 152.2 ha in the Skeena. The Top Lake South recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Top Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers.
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Top Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-1
- Surface area
- 152.2 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout
Getting to Top Lake
None
Coordinates: 53.230075, -125.021695
Top Lake fishing regulations
None
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Top Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Top Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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 Top Lake
- Top Lake South
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 53.231356, -125.025492
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 Top Lake
- Laidman Lake 15 km away
- Ois Lake 26 km away
- Naglico Lake 28 km away
- Tsetzi Lake 28 km away
- Tsilbekuz Lake 30 km away
- Cow Lake 31 km away
- Pettry Lake 37 km away
- Suscha Lake 38 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.