Vivian Lake fishing
Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.
Vivian Lake sits in the Omineca region at 784 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
Vivian Lake is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 80.5 ha and runs to 34.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 784 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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Vivian Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 7 - Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-9
- Elevation
- 784 m
- Maximum depth
- 34.8 m
- Surface area
- 80.5 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 Trout (1.5 - 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 Vivian Lake
Targeting Trophy Monster (5 - 10+ 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 Vivian Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Vivian Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-9). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 53.5986, -124.4161
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Vivian Lake fishing regulations
MU 7-9 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Vivian Lake
Vivian 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 Vivian Lake
- Vivian Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Vivian Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
Coordinates: 53.573684, -124.380352 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 Vivian Lake
- Sardine Lake 6 km away
- Hobson Lake 21 km away
- Chief Gray Lake 23 km away
- Fish Lake (Taseko Lake Area) 31 km away
- Batnuni Lake 37 km away
- Nulki Lake 38 km away
- Mt. Milligan Lake 40 km away
- Murray Lake 42 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.