Ness Lake, located near Prince George, is well-known for its recreational opportunities and the Ness Lake Regional Park. However, it is less known for its great fishing opportunities.
Rainbow trout up to 6 pounds have been reported in Ness Lake, and brook trout are plentiful as well.
When targetting brook trout, remember that they will be found in water 53 degrees farenheit (12 degrees celcius) or cooler. Just before morning's first light, or later in the evening, are good times to try your luck in the summer.
Brook trout will prefer smaller spinners such as a #0 Mepps or Blue Fox. Panther Martin lures may work well, and leech patterns are good flies to try.
Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware, suggests a Jim's Jig for early spring, or for late fall and winter. Stop by and talk with Dan at the fishing counter for more helpful tips.
Over the past two decades, Ness Lake has been stocked each year with rainbow trout and brook trout.
Last June, 15,000 brook trout fingerlings (Aylmer AF3N stock), and 10,000 rainbow trout yearlings (Tunkwa stock) were released.
Stocks from other hatcheries have been released into this lake in past years, including Tzenzaicut, Badger, Pennask, NRT Genier, Premier and Swallwell strains.
LAKE ACCESS
From Prince George, follow Highway 97 north to Chief Lake Road on the left (west). Turn here and continue along this road for about 20 kilometres. Look for signs pointing to Ness Lake Community Hall on the right (north). (Note: Chief Lake Road turns into Ness Lake Road about twelve kilometres from the Highway).
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