Yellowhead Lake

Yellowhead Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Omineca region, sitting at 1201 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

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Yellowhead Lake at a glance

Region

Region 7 - Omineca

Management unit

MU 7-1

Elevation

1201 m

Maximum depth

31.2 m

Surface area

101.2 ha

Trout strain

Native Northern Strain Rainbow & Wild Char

Typical size

1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Wild Mountain Trout)

Stocking

Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Cartop / Small Boat Launch

Motor rules

⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Omineca (MU 7-1). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.

Coordinates: 52.8661, -118.5311

Regulations

Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW No Fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout catch and release; no set lines No Fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout catch and release; no set lines NOTE: If a lake or stream is NOT listed here, then only the Provincial Regulations (pages 8-10) and the Regional Regulations (page 58) apply. Regulations that have changed from the previous published version of the synopsis are no longer highlighted in colour. Check for any in-season changes at: www.gov.bc.ca/FishingRegulations. 2025-2027 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

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

Camping and rec sites at Yellowhead Lake

• Yellowhead Lake Recreation Site
  Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Yellowhead Lake.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
  Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Omineca.
  Coordinates: 52.8661, -118.5311 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Omineca

• Northern Hardware & Tackle, Prince George, BC
  Central BC lake gear, ice fishing augers & fly tying materials
  Northern Hardware & Tackle website

Other lakes nearby

• Airline Lake
• Amanita Lake
• Arctic Lake
• Bednesti Lake
• Bobtail (Naltesby) Lake
• Bow Lake
• Butterfly Lake
• Byers Lake

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