Trapping Lake

Tucked into the Omineca region at 1000 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Trapping Lake at a glance

Region

Region 7 - Omineca

Management unit

MU 7-9

Elevation

1000 m

Maximum depth

42.0 m

Surface area

280.0 ha

Trout strain

Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char

Typical size

1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)

Stocking

Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Gravel Boat Ramp

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-9). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.5861, -122.5917

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Camping and rec sites at Trapping Lake

• Trapping Lake Recreation Site
  Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Trapping Lake.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
  Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
  Coordinates: 53.61327, -122.561234 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

• Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
  Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
  Northern Hardware & Tackle website

Other lakes nearby

• Airline Lake
• Amanita Lake
• Arctic Lake
• Bednesti Lake
• Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake
• Bow Lake
• Butterfly Lake
• Byers Lake

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