West Lake
MU 6-11, Skeena
54.3175° N, 128.6505° W
- Surface area
- 6.8ha
- Elevation
- 209m
- Campsites
- 4
- At West Lake rec site
Open West Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
West Lake at a glance
- Region
- Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-11
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon (last recorded 1989)The newest of these fish records is from 1989.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.317495, -128.650471
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Fish on record at West Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1 | ||
| Chinook Salmon | 1 | ||
| Coho Salmon | 1989 | 1989 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
West Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for West Lake yet.
Getting to West Lake
10.4 km of traced road to the campground by way of Lakelse FSR and Wedeene FSR. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 54.317495, -128.650471
Camping and rec sites at West Lake
- West Lake
- Campsites
- 4 designated
- To the shore
- 12 m
Coordinates: 54.316073, -128.64865
Ice fishing at West Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for West Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
This week at West Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Fog | 8° / 0° | 15 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 0° | 7 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.6 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / 0° | 8 km/h, gusts 19 | 2 mm | Falling (-3.6 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 45 | dry | Rising (+6.3 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Mainly clear | 4° / -2° | 9 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 30 Oct | Mainly clear | 6° / -2° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.4 hPa) |
| Sat 31 Oct | Clear sky | 6° / -1° | 2 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Steady |
West Lake, in brief
What fish are in West Lake?
Cutthroat Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon (last recorded 1989). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is West Lake?
West Lake covers about 6.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is West Lake in?
West Lake is in MU 6-11, in the Skeena. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near West Lake
- Clearwater Lakes 6 km away
- Onion Lake 7 km away
- Lakelse Lake 9 km away
- Robinson Lake 33 km away
- Pine Lake 33 km away
All 183 lakes in the Skeena, with today's conditions on each.