Kitsumkalum Lake is a large, deep lake about 25 kilometers north of Terrace. Also referred to as Kalum or Kitsumgallum Lake, it has good fishing for cutthroat trout and dolly varden.
The Kitsumkalum River, at the north end of the lake, is known for its excellent salmon fishery. Special regulations apply for salmon, and anglers should consult the BCFreshwater Salmon Supplement published by Fisheries and Oceans, as well as the provincial regulations, before going after salmon. This applies to both the lake and the river.
Anglers going after cutthroat in Kitsumkalum Lake will be in for a real treat. Fishing for cutthroat is a great experience. At times, cutthroat are entirely indiscriminate about their food choices, and will go after anything available.
At other times, these beautiful trout can be almost finicky. Try leech or stickleback patterns throughout the season, or a flatfish or Panther Martin, both in black and silver colour combinations.
Dolly Varden are also present in Kitsumkalum Lake. Try fish egg patterns, small fish patterns, and flashy spoons and spinners.
There is no stocking program for Kitsumkalum Lake, and there is only one historical stocking record. In 1940, 25,000 rainbow trout (eyed eggs) from Pinantan Lake were released into this lake.
LAKE ACCESS
West Kalum Road leads to a forestry recreation site located on the south shore of Kitsumkalum Lake, called The Hart Farm. This is a medium size site in a semi-open area. From Terrace, head west on Highway 16, across the Kitsumkalum River, and then turn right (north)onto West Kalum Road. Follow this road for 27 km to the Redsand Demonstration Forest, and into the Hart Farm recreation site.
Kalum Lake Drive also leads to Kitsumkalum Lake, and runs along the lake's eastern shore. There are a few rugged boat launches on this side of the lake, but current status of these launches is unknown. For current information on these boat launches, head down to one of the local tackle shops to find out more.
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