Wahla Lake fishing

Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.

Tucked into the Skeena region at 656 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.

Wahla Lake is a medium lake in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers. It covers 70.5 ha and runs to 49.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 656 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.

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Wahla Lake at a glance

Region
Region 6 - Skeena
Management unit
MU 6-2
Elevation
656 m
Maximum depth
49.2 m
Surface area
70.5 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
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- rainbow trout daily quota = 1, none over 50 cm, a real slot limit protecting large fish
Size class
Large Quality (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 Wahla Lake

Targeting Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Skeena.

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 Wahla Lake

Getting to Wahla Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Skeena (MU 6-2). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 53.1861, -126.5997

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Wahla Lake fishing regulations

MU 6-2 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm)

Quality Fishery.

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

Ice fishing at Wahla Lake

Wahla 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 Wahla Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Skeena

Trout lakes near Wahla Lake

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