MacKenzie Lakes are located south west of Prince George. They are small lakes, with an average fishery, with some anglers reporting trout up to 25 inches.
In 2005 new regulations came into effect on MacKenzie Lake #2 (East). There is a daily quota of 2 rainbow trout.These regulations are intended to increase the average size of fish in the lake. Ideally, MacKenzie Lakes could become trophy trout lakes like Hart Lake, located north of Prince George.
In the summer months the west lake is often preferred by many anglers as it is a deeper lake. But in the spring and fall the cooler waters can make the fishing good in both lakes. Try trolling a Woolly Bugger or Doc Spratley. These generic flies are excellent searching patterns, good to use to get an idea of what the fish are feeding on.
LAKE ACCESS
To get to MacKenzie Lakes, head west out of Prince George along Highway 16, to the Blackwater Road turnoff. Turn south and follow the Blackwater Road for about 30 km, past Baldy Hughes, until you meet the Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR. At this point you have a choice to make--which lake do you want to visit?
To get to MacKenzieLake East, turn left (east) along Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and follow for about two km. Then turn right on a side road to take you to the east lake recreation site.
If your destination is MacKenzie Lake West, continue along Blackwater Road for another two km, and turn left on a side road that will take you to the recreation site.
Recreation sites are accessible by 2WD. The west campsite can be accessed via the Blackwater FSR, but bear in mind that access is steep and can be tricky if it's wet. The east campsite can be access via Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and has a cartop boat launch.
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