West Lake
MU 7-53, Peace
59.8925° N, 126.5089° W
- Surface area
- 34ha
- Elevation
- 571m
- Campsites
- 1
- 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
- Peace
- Management unit
- MU 7-53
- Species
- Arctic Grayling (last recorded 1982), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1982), Lake Trout (last recorded 1982), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1982), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1982), Bull Trout (last recorded 1980)The newest of these fish records is from 1982.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 59.892517, -126.508911
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Fish on record at West Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Grayling | 1980 | 1982 | 2 |
| Dolly Varden | 1982 | 1982 | 1 |
| Lake Trout | 1980 | 1982 | 2 |
| Lake Whitefish | 1980 | 1982 | 2 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1982 | 1982 | 1 |
| Bull Trout | 1980 | 1980 | 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
Coordinates: 59.892517, -126.508911
Camping and rec sites at West Lake
- West Lake
- Campsites
- 1 designated
- To the shore
- 49 m
Access: Drive north from the Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park about 20 minutes along the Alaska Hwy. Turn right on to the Smith River Forest Service Road. Continue to the end of the FSR at km 47. NOTE: This route is not intended for large rcreational vehciles.
Coordinates: 59.891002, -126.506002
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Clear sky | 3° / -5° | 8 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Fog | 1° / -7° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.2 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Fog | 2° / -7° | 4 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 2° / -8° | 8 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Falling (-8.6 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Slight snow | 0° / -5° | 7 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+4.8 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Clear sky | 0° / -7° | 7 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+3.1 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Clear sky | 0° / -9° | 2 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Falling (-10.0 hPa) |
West Lake, in brief
What fish are in West Lake?
Arctic Grayling (last recorded 1982), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1982), Lake Trout (last recorded 1982), Lake Whitefish (last recorded 1982), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1982), Bull Trout (last recorded 1980). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is West Lake?
West Lake covers about 34 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is West Lake in?
West Lake is in MU 7-53, in the Peace. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near West Lake
- Crooked Lake 6 km away
- Long Mountain Lake 66 km away
- Sunshine (Ant) Lake 91 km away
- Muncho Lake 112 km away
- Boya Lake 156 km away
All 54 lakes in the Peace, with today's conditions on each.