Wapiti Lake fishing

Fishing near Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and the rest of the Peace. See all Peace lakes.

Tucked into the Peace region at 785 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.

Wapiti Lake is a medium lake in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 442.0 ha and runs to 36.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 785 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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Wapiti Lake at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Peace
Management unit
MU 7-19
Elevation
785 m
Maximum depth
36.0 m
Surface area
442.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
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 Wapiti Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Peace.

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 Wapiti Lake

Getting to Wapiti Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Peace (MU 7-19). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.5681, -120.7792

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Wapiti Lake fishing regulations

WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone B) 7-31 7-36

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Wapiti Lake

Wapiti 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 Wapiti Lake

Trout lakes near Wapiti Lake

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