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

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

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Vivian Lake

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