Maxan Lake is a popular fishing lake, situated between Houston and Burns Lake. It offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout and burbot. Avoid the lake trout, as fishing regulations have closed this species to fishing in Maxan Lake.
Try fishing for rainbow trout in the shallow areas of the lake, and using smaller tackle. Popular areas are in the bays and along the shoals. The best time to fish for rainbow trout is in the spring.
For flyfishers, a standard leech pattern should work well, and lure fishers can try the reliable Willow Leaf with a worm if you are trolling.
If you are targeting burbot, try jigging just off the bottom with a small Buzzbomb. If you are spending the night, you may want to use a set line, as described in the Freshwater Fishing Regulations. You are only allowed one line with a single hook, and the hook must be at least 3 cm from the point to the shank. The line must be marked with your name, address and telephone number.
LAKE ACCESS
From Smithers follow Highway 16 east about 40 km past Houston, to Forestdale Road on your right (south). Follow this road for about five kilometres, which then turns into the Maxan Creek Road. Continue another 11 km along this road, which will take you directly to the shores of Maxan Lake.
There is a forest recreation site on the north-west shore of this lake, in a sheltered bay. The site is accessible with two-wheel drive, and has twelve vehicle units. The site has a boat launch and small beach.
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