Helena
Lake
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Location:
From 100 Mile House, follow
Highway 97 north past Lac La Hache approximately 5km and turn left
at the junction onto the Wright Station Road west. Then approximately
2.5km from here turn right. From this junction it is approximately
4km further to Helena Lake. This is a good gravel road (2-wheel
drive) and begins near the old cedar sawmill located at the north
end of Lac La Hache Lake. 1km of this road is paved.
Alternate
route: Take the road at 115 Mile on Highway 97, this road takes
you around the south end of Lac La Hache Lake. Approximately 4km
from Highway 97 turn left at the Caverly Road sign through an old
sawmill site. Approximately 14km from Caverly Road take a left at
this junction it is approximately 4km further to Helena Lake.
Resorts
& Campsites: A large Forest Service Campsite with room
for 15 camper type units. An easy cartop boat and trailer launch
is available. The site is motorhome accessible.
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Fishing
Report: Rainbows on average are around 2 pounds with
10 pounders occasionally being taken. Nymphing seems to get the
attention of these trout although all methods meet with some success.
Ice fishing is a very popular winter pastime on this lake. Be sure to visit Fishbc.com
for angling information!
Viewscape:
A medium size (4.5km x 1km) lake. surrounded by pine, spruce, fir
and some aspen. Gently rolling, forested hills surround the lake,
with pine, spruce, some aspen and an abundance of Douglas fir.
Shoreline:
A clear lake appearing light to dark brown in color. Weeds are present
at the edge and in shallow spots, being of reed, grass and bottom
cover type. Grassy shoreline interspersed with alders and water
birch near the shore.
Note:Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start
fishing a new lake.