Dragon Lake is a medium-size lake located in the Nass Valley north of Terrace. Rainbow trout are a popular sport fish in this lake and are prized by fly fishers. Rainbow trout in this lake can get very large, and the fishing is normally good year-round.

Fly fishers can try wet or dry flies when going after the rainbows. For wet flies, try Muddler Minnows, chironomids, dragonfly patterns and leeches, all using a sinking line. For dry flies, try a mayfly or mosquito pattern along the edge of seedbeds. Lure fishers can try small spinners, such as Blue Foxes, Panther Martins and Mepps —but keep the hooks small.

No special restrictions apply to this lake but make sure to consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for the regional and provincial guidelines. Please remember that Dragon Lake is in bear country— both grizzly and black. Everyone should use caution when fishing this and other remote lakes and bring along bear bangers and spray.

LAKE ACCESS

From Terrace, follow Highway 16 west to Kalum Lake Drive, also known as the Nisga'a Highway. Follow this road north, 110 km, past New Aiyansh and the Nass Camp, to Dragon Lake. The lake is located about six kilometres past the camp, on the Nass Forest Service Road. Dragon Lake has a medium-size recreation site in a semi-open area with eleven vehicle units. There is a boat launch and dock at the site, and it is RV accessible.

Note: Dragon Lake can also be reached from Hwy 37N by turning west onto the Nass FSR at Cranberry Junction. Continue west on the Nass FSR for approximately 42 km.