Fishing
Fishing at sunset (Picture BC photo)
Burns Lake is part of the Lakes District, which means ample opportunity for fantastic freshwater fishing.
Both the Burns Lake and Lakes Districts logos include an image of a fish, demonstrating the popularity of the sport here. Moreover, the local newspaper's front page routinely features photos of smiling anglers sporting their massive catch of the day or week.
Lakes and Fish Species
Choose from about 20 lakes in the town's immediate vicinity and another 300 lakes in the district. The lakes are of varying sizes but almost all of them are full of prize catches. Fish species in the Lakes District include cutthroat trout, kokanee, lingcod, char and salmon. Various lakes are popular for certain fish, but because many of the lakes are so close together, one can angle for all types of fish in a matter of days and even on the same day.
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Boat Fishing
Having a personal boat is ideal for fishing in the area as rentals are not available in town. Various wilderness lodges, mostly located in the southside of town, south of Francois Lake, rent or loan boats to guests. Many also carry fuel and fishing gear, and have fishing guides for hire. Boat launches can be found around various lakes.
Practical Points
- The busiest time to fish here is June to mid-August, though it's not uncommon for local lakes to be lined with ice fishers during the winter too.
- Note that all fishers 16-years-old and over, residents and non-residents, require a license to fish. Licenses are available on the BC government website.
- Sport Fishing Regulations Synopsis booklets are found at the Burns Lake Visitor Centre.
- For those with a competitive streak, a popular angling event is the annual Ootsa Lake Fishing Derby. This takes places every year on the Labour Day weekend at the beginning of the September.
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Burns Lake
Burns Lake, British Columbia
V0J 1E2
Websitehttp://www.LDair.ca
Toll-free866-235-2155
Phone250-692-3229
Remote back-country cabins with trophy Rainbow trout in Tweedsmuir Park & Coast Mountains. Float plane access only! Two Cabins available: Tesla Lake and Coles Lake. Our cabins are equipped with hot showers, flush toilets, full kitchens, boats & outboard motors. River & lake fishing with many hiking trails. Fly in from Burns Lake, BC. Accommodations can be arranged at both locations. Very private - only cabin on the lake and we only book one group at a time. Fly-out fishing, high alpine hiking, wildlife viewing, daily sightseeing tours & daily fly-out fishing also available through Lakes District Air.
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