lake in British Columbia, CAN
A long east–west lake south of Burns Lake, Francois is a productive Omineca fishery for rainbow and bull trout, burbot, and kokanee, with easy access and quiet shorelines. Located in B.C. Region 7A (Omineca).
Francois Lake is a lake in British Columbia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Francois Lake can target species including Bull Trout, Burbot, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Francois Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Francois Lake. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Francois Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Francois Lake:
Anglers at Francois Lake can target species including Bull Trout, Burbot, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Francois Lake before you cast a line.
Francois Lake is a lake in British Columbia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.