Williston Lake (In Zone A) fishing

Fishing near Prince George, Vanderhoof and the rest of the Omineca. See all Omineca lakes.

Williston Lake (In Zone A) sits in the Omineca region at 1165 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Williston Lake (In Zone A) is a medium lake in the Omineca, the trout country reached from Prince George. It covers 97.5 ha and runs to 26.5 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1165 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char.

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Williston Lake (In Zone A) at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Omineca
Management unit
MU 7-30
Elevation
1165 m
Maximum depth
26.5 m
Surface area
97.5 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
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
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 Williston Lake (In Zone A)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Omineca.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Williston Lake (In Zone A)

Getting to Williston Lake (In Zone A)

Forestry road access in Omineca (MU 7-30). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 55.9997, -123.9164

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Williston Lake (In Zone A) fishing regulations

(includes waters 500 m east/upstream of the Causeway Road) 7-37 7-38 WILLOW RIVER 7-9 Exempt from spring closure; no rainbow trout under 30 cm

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Williston Lake (In Zone A)

Williston Lake (In Zone A) 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 Williston Lake (In Zone A)

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

Trout lakes near Williston Lake (In Zone A)

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