Trolling for trout is a great way to fish Trembleur Lake. This big, wild lake is home to kokanee, lake trout and trophy sized rainbow trout, as well as salmon. Its varied shoreline provides numerous coves and bays to explore.
There are some popular lures that will work well in Trembleur Lake. Try One-eyed Wigglers, a Tom Mack, an Apex #4 or #5, or large Hotshots.
Having a lot of line is important because when a big fish bites, it will often go straight down to the bottom. It is important to have enough line on your reel so you don't lose the fish.
A down rigger isn't necessary because big fish can be found at all depths. However, if you're only catching smaller fish, you may want to try trolling faster. Larger fish may tend to go after faster bait.
Remember that Trembleur Lake is big water and a remote lake.
Flowing from Takla Lake into Trembleur Lake is the Middle River, which reportedly has phenomenal fishing. Brian Smith, author of Flyfishing BC's Interior, says that the Middle River is definitely on his must-fish list. The Middle River provides critical habitat for sockeye, and also supports white sturgeon.
LAKE ACCESS
There are several ways to access Trembleur Lake--by boat, truck or float plane. To travel by float plane contact a local air charter service. If you are travelling by boat you can navigate from Stuart Lake, travelling upstream through the Tachie River to Trembleur Lake. For access by road several logging roads can take you to the lakeshore, and many require 4WD. We profile one of the access points here.
From Burns Lake, head east along Highway 16 to just before Vanderhoof. Turn left (north) onto Highway 35. Continue past the town of Fort St. James about 5 km, where you will meet the Tachie Road. Turn left (west), and follow for about 40 km to the Leo Creek Forest Service Road (FSR). Turn right (north), and follow for 20 km to the Leo Tarnezell FSR. Turn left (west) and follow to the eastern shore of Trembleur Lake.
These road directions are provided as a general aid, but we strongly recommend getting good maps for the area before you go. The Ministry of Forests has map books available.
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