Tsitniz Lake fishing
Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.
Tsitniz Lake sits in the Omineca region at 920 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
Tsitniz Lake is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 184.0 ha and runs to 30.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 920 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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Tsitniz Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7A-1
- Elevation
- 920 m
- Maximum depth
- 30.0 m
- Surface area
- 184.0 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 Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Tsitniz Lake
Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Omineca.
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 Tsitniz Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Tsitniz Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7A-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 53.6808, -122.1781
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Tsitniz Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Tsitniz Lake
Tsitniz 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 Tsitniz Lake
- Tsitniz Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
Coordinates: 53.689823, -122.186985 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
Trout lakes near Tsitniz Lake
- Ispah Lake 2 km away
- Opatcho Lake 10 km away
- Narrow Lake 23 km away
- Trapping Lake 29 km away
- Tabor Lake 35 km away
- Slender Lake 42 km away
- Shandy Lake 46 km away
- Tumuch Lake 46 km away
- Eaglet Lake 47 km away
- Slim Lake 51 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.