Tumuch Lake fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Tumuch Lake sits in the Omineca region at 793 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.

Tumuch Lake is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 65.0 ha and runs to 45.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 793 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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Tumuch Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7A-1
Elevation
793 m
Maximum depth
45.6 m
Surface area
65.0 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 Tumuch 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 Tumuch Lake

Getting to Tumuch Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7A-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.7192, -121.4783

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Tumuch 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 Tumuch Lake

Tumuch 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 Tumuch Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Tumuch Lake

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