NALTESBY LAKE
British Columbia

Where is NALTESBY LAKE?

NALTESBY LAKE (53.6226, -123.4947), located in Omineca Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 851.1 hectares (approximately 2103 acres or 8.5 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at NALTESBY LAKE?

The most popular species caught here are Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, and Northern Pikeminnow. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does NALTESBY LAKE have?

Our members have marked 1 Other Marker, 1 Warning, and 3 Boat Launches at NALTESBY LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

Lodging and Camping

This site boasts of newly upgraded facilities, a new concrete boat launch at site 1, gravel capped in-site roads and camping pads, and newly added stairs for convenient lake access at site 3. This 3 part site is sheltered under a mature douglas fir canopy and provides ample camping and easy access to the lake. The setting is very scenic. All 3 camping areas are within a 1 km stretch along the lake. Parking at site 2 (middle campsite) provides access to Bobtail Bluff Trails.

Blackwater Rd.

1) Travel 9 km west of Prince George from hwy 97/16 junction - turn left on to the Blackwater Rd (hwy) - proceed 21 km then turn right on to the Pelican FSR. At 35.5 km turn right on to the Blackwater Rd (Telegraph trail). The site is at 16 km. 2) OR travel 50 km west of PG from hwy 97/16 junction - take the overpass (turn right to get on) to access the Bobtail FSR on the left. Travel 21 km on the Bobtail FSR and turn left onto the Blackwater Rd. The site is a further 30.5 km. 3) OR travel 6.8 km east of Vanderhoof on hwy 16 and turn right on to the Blackwater Rd. Continue 30.5 km and you will cross the Bobtail FSR junction. Continue a further 30.5 km on the Blackwater Rd to the site.

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Bobtail Lake at Sunset

3 years ago
Other Marker Added

Camping

5 years ago
Warning Marker Added

Shallow bench

5 years ago
Boat Launch Marker Added
5 years ago

The kids and I went down to our cabin for the Spring Break of March 2020, which turned into social distancing and self isolation for my kids and I because of the Covid 19 pandemic. We stayed at the cabin for 10 days, eventually having to leave because of dwindling supplies . During our time though, we fished everyday. We caught massive amount of Pea Mouth Chubbs and a few Burbot. Every night, I would go set me line with new bait and every morning, after my cup of coffee, we would head out onto the ice and check our Burbot line. This is the first and biggest one I ever caught on Naltesby Lake . I did catch one more smaller one. So, 2 Burbot out of 10 days. I was hoping for 10 out of 10! Delusions of grander, clearly! Ha ha. But our last meal at the cabin was Fish and Chips made from the Burbot. I had some pancake mix that I used as the batter. Thank goodness I brought out enough oil to fry the fish in! I had no ketchup for our french fries, but thank-goodness for our neighbors who gave us some. Burbot is one of most favorite fish to eat. It's definitely a blessing and treat for every one we catch.

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Pelican Rd access

You can access it via Pelican road if you want a quiet road with NO traffic and lots of pot holes. Suggest the Bobtail super highway then the Blackwater which is good for a while then the last 25km is nothing but corners and narrow.

9 years ago

Starry nights on the lake

August long weekend on a clear night.

9 years ago
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9 years ago
Boat Launch Marker Added

Small boats only

11 years ago
Boat Launch Marker Added

Small Provincial Park Boat Launch

11 years ago

Rec Site

Bobtail Lake rec site, looking west.

15 years ago