Eena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Families and beginners will find this a great place to start. A couple of deeper areas at the north and south ends are perfect for angling in the heat of the summer when the trout go deep. Brian Smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s Interior and Seasons of a Fly Fisher, says that the west side of the island is a great place to start at any time. The hatches on Eena Lake are a gold mine for fly fishers. Chironomids, mayflies, damselflies, caddisflies and dragonflies are all available to the trout. In particular, Smith calls the mayfly hatch in May and June, “phenomenal.” He adds that chironomids, shrimp and leeches are all staple patterns here. Early and late in the season, try fishing the shallows and out from the shoreline debris. Angler’s Atlas member Dave Bulmer has recently reported a five pound rainbow that he caught on a Red Bellied Humpty fly. His stellar catch included a whopping 85 trout, all of which were released. Another member, KyleK, had this to say about Eena Lake, “Been slaying the bows on this lake all fall trolling around in my man powered boat using various flies mostly reds, and blacks. They seem to love the Caddis Emergers, Red & Black Leeches & Buggers & stonefly nymphs. Try some of these flies and your bound to catch some fish at this lake. I’ve even caught some nice ones from the dock as well. Fish On!” LAKE ACCESS Eena Lake is located about 35 km north west of Prince George, near Nukko Lake. Follow Highway 97 north for about 15 km to Chief Lake Road, and turn left (west). Continue along Chief Lake Rd. for another 18 km (Note: at the 13 km mark the road forks - keep right at the fork). At Eena Lake Road turn left (west) and continue for 5 km. Make a left turn at Woods Road, and then right onto Quinn Road. Access to the lake is at the end of the road.

8 rainbows today. Couple over 2 pounds. Scrappy fish tho. Even the smaller ones. Good day!

Pretty little rainbow on a leech fly.

Wed Bed

New techniques resulted in a few Koke while others on the lake weren't catching much besides small guys.

Chico does not care how big...

Chico does not care how big the boat is he wants to fish too!

Another Koke from Eena. Never have I caught a Kokanee that has inhaled a lure like this guy did which is why I had to keep Him!! 2nd male Kokanee I've caught at Eena in as many days that has been male. Thought it was stocked with female triploid but I guess a few got in👍