West Lake fishing
Fishing near Smithers, Terrace and the rest of the Skeena. See all Skeena lakes.
West Lake is a small water of 6.8 ha in the Skeena. The West Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
West Lake is a small water in the Skeena, the trout country reached from Smithers.
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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Dense drizzle | 16° / 8° | 6 km/h, gusts 22 | 4 mm | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 20° / 10° | 11 km/h, gusts 37 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Sat 12 Sep | Mainly clear | 20° / 9° | 9 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Falling (-1.9 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Clear sky | 23° / 11° | 6 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Falling (-4.5 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Overcast | 23° / 13° | 7 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Rising (+5.6 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 20° / 12° | 7 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Rising (+3.4 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 22° / 11° | 4 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Rising (+2.2 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open West Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
West Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 6 - Skeena
- Management unit
- MU 6-11
- Surface area
- 6.8 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook SalmonThe newest of these fish records is from 1989.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to West Lake
Coordinates: 54.317495, -128.650471
West Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for West Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
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.
West Lake, in brief
What fish are in West Lake?
Cutthroat Trout, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon. 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.
Camping and rec sites at West Lake
- West Lake
4 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 54.315798, -128.648702
Local shops and lodges in the Skeena
- Oscar's Fly & Tackle, 1222 Main Street, Smithers, BC
Northern stillwater tackle, lake trout spoons & boat supplies
Oscar's Fly & Tackle website - Fish Tales Tackle Shop, 4640 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC
Fish Tales Tackle Shop website - Woods N' Water Sports and Recreation, 3-870 Highway 16 West, Burns Lake, BC
Woods N' Water Sports and Recreation website
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
- Alastair Lake 42 km away
- Kleanza Lake 48 km away
- Kitsumkalum Lake 51 km away
- Minerva Lake 86 km away
- Prudhomme Lake 96 km away
- Spirit Lake 250 km away
- Marie Lake 257 km away
- Stanley Lake 261 km away
- Mosquito Lake 267 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.