Williston Lake (In Zone B) fishing

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

Williston Lake (In Zone B) is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Peace region, sitting at 1166 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Williston Lake (In Zone B) is a medium lake in the Peace, the trout country reached from Fort St. John. It covers 99.0 ha and runs to 27.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1166 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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Williston Lake (In Zone B) at a glance

Region
Region 7 - Peace
Management unit
MU 7-31
Elevation
1166 m
Maximum depth
27.6 m
Surface area
99.0 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
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 B)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Peace.

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

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

Getting to Williston Lake (In Zone B)

Forestry road access in Peace (MU 7-31). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 55.9997, -123.9164

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Williston Lake (In Zone B) fishing regulations

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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 B)

Williston Lake (In Zone B) 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 B)

Trout lakes near Williston Lake (In Zone B)

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