Nadina Lake is located south of Houston and is known for the big rainbow trout it produces. Some anglers have reported rainbows up to fifteen pounds.
Trolling is the best way to catch the big trout, and you may need to go down deep. Try using a fishfinder to locate the depth of the fish. Also, these fish will generally go after faster bait, so if you are not getting any bites try speeding up a bit.
The Willow Leaf and worm are traditional favourites that work well. Another effective lure is the Apex Troutkiller, in either black or blue-- both with silver specks.
The Nadina River flows into the lake at the northwest end of the lake, and begins again at the northeast end of the lake. The river is also popular for fishing rainbow trout. The access road to Nadina Lake winds along the Nadina River for miles, and provides many opportunities to pull over and cast a line into the river.
Apoint of interest along the river is the Nadina Spawning Channel, just downstream of the lake.
LAKE ACCESS
From Smithers head east along Highway 16 to Houston and then south along the Morice River Forest Service Road (FSR). Stay left (east)at the 27 km fork, keeping on the Morice-Owen FSR. There are two roads that lead to Nadina Lake. The first road--Morice-Tahtsa Rd.-- is located at the 48 km mark, on the right (west) side of the road. This road forks about 15 km along. The left fork takes anglers to the Nadina Lake recreation site, and the left (west)fork continues along the Nadina River, past the spawning channel and Nadina Lake Lodge.
The second access point is further along the Morice-Owen FSR. At the 56 km mark, turn left (west) onto the Morice-Nadine FSR, and follow to the 74 km mark. Turn right (west). Shortly after crossing the river this sideroad meets up with the Morice-Tahtsa FSR, a few kilometres before meeting the fork to the recreation site or lodge.
The recreation site has space for six vehicle units in an open, grassy area. There is a scenic view of the Sibola Mountains and the site has a boat launch and pebble beach.
Nadina Lake Lodge offers cabins, campground facilities and boat rentals. The contact information for Nadina Lake Lodge is Wendy & Brad Thompson PO Box 99, Granisle, BC V0J 1W0 Phone (250) 697-2355. Or send an email to nadina@shaw.ca
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