Torkelsen Lake
MU 6-8, Skeena
55.0967° N, 126.6925° W
- Surface area
- 150.7ha
- Elevation
- 839m
- Campsites
- 5
- At Torkelson Lake rec site
Open Torkelsen Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Torkelsen Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-8
- Species
- Burbot (last recorded 1995), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1995), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1995), Lake Chub (last recorded 1995), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1995), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1995), White Sucker (last recorded 1995)The newest of these fish records is from 1995.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 55.096711, -126.692458
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Fish on record at Torkelsen Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbot | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1995 | 1995 | 2 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| White Sucker | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Torkelsen Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Torkelsen Lake yet.
Getting to Torkelsen Lake
Coordinates: 55.096711, -126.692458
Camping and rec sites at Torkelsen Lake
- Torkelson Lake
- Campsites
- 5 designated
- To the shore
- 129 m
Access: From Smithers, follow Highway 16 east to Babine Lake Road. Follow Babine Lake Road for approx. 54 km to the Nilkitkwa Rd. Follow the Nilkitkwa Road north for 18 km and turn left or west onto the 418 Road and follow it for approx. 1.2 km to a turn off on your left where you will find the site 400 meters down the road near the lake.
Coordinates: 55.101538, -126.683779
Ice fishing at Torkelsen Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Torkelsen 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.
This week at Torkelsen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 4° / -6° | 5 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -4° | 10 km/h | dry | Falling (-7.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Slight snow | 4° / -5° | 12 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Falling (-3.8 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Overcast | 1° / -5° | 11 km/h, gusts 44 | dry | Rising (+10.1 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Partly cloudy | 0° / -9° | 2 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 30 Oct | Mainly clear | 1° / -8° | 1 km/h, gusts 8 | dry | Falling (-5.4 hPa) |
| Sat 31 Oct | Mainly clear | 2° / -8° | 2 km/h, gusts 12 | dry | Falling (-1.8 hPa) |
Torkelsen Lake, in brief
What fish are in Torkelsen Lake?
Burbot (last recorded 1995), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1995), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1995). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Torkelsen Lake?
Torkelsen Lake covers about 150.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Torkelsen Lake in?
Torkelsen Lake is in MU 6-8, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Torkelsen Lake
- Morin Lake 13 km away
- Pine Tree Lake 13 km away
- Chapman Lake 18 km away
- Doris Lake 19 km away
- Nilkitkwa Lake 31 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.