PEMBERTON FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Ice Fishing: Over Night Fishing Adventure — Two frozen lakes, two trout species, two days in Pemberton’s winter backcountry
A guided, two-day, one-night outing from Pemberton that visits remote frozen lakes to fish for rainbow, bull and brook trout while staying in a secluded log cabin.
Ice Fishing: Over Night Fishing Adventure — Two frozen lakes, two trout species, two days in Pemberton’s winter backcountry.
Vast white expanses, the slow scrape of a skiff on packed snow and the sudden pulse at the end of a line: this two-day, one-night ice-fishing trip from Pemberton leads you to secret, pristine lakes where rainbow, bull and brook trout await beneath thick ice. Days are spent drilling, jigging and coaxing fish through an 8-inch hole; nights are spent warming by the wood stove of a secluded log cabin, surrounded by silent, snow-covered forest.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two pristine, secret lakes
The trip moves between remote frozen lakes chosen for their clear water and strong trout populations, giving anglers the chance to chase different species and lake conditions across two days.
Rainbow, bull and brook trout
Anglers can target hard-fighting rainbow and brook trout — and, where ice conditions permit, bull trout — experiencing the adrenaline of hauling a big fish up through a tight 8-inch hole.
Cozy log-cabin refuge
After a day on the ice, retreat to a secluded log cabin for a hearty meal and a chance to warm up, rest and trade stories before heading back out at dawn.
What the day feels like
What the two-day outing feels like
You depart Pemberton in the early morning, cutting across winter road and trail to a first secret lake where skilled guides set the holes and coach the techniques — from bait presentation to jigging — used to tempt trout beneath the ice. At day’s end you slip into a wood-heated cabin, eat a substantial meal and sleep to the hush of the backcountry; on the second morning a breakfast briefing sends you to a second clear-water lake, where brook trout and more waiting action close the trip before returning to Pemberton.
THE WATER
Two pristine, secret lakes
The trip moves between remote frozen lakes chosen for their clear water and strong trout populations, giving anglers the chance to chase different species and lake conditions across two days.
THE FISH
Rainbow, bull and brook trout
Anglers can target hard-fighting rainbow and brook trout — and, where ice conditions permit, bull trout — experiencing the adrenaline of hauling a big fish up through a tight 8-inch hole.
THE CABIN
Cozy log-cabin refuge
After a day on the ice, retreat to a secluded log cabin for a hearty meal and a chance to warm up, rest and trade stories before heading back out at dawn.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two days, one night — the trip is run as a multi-day outing with an overnight stay in a log cabin.
Meet at 1954 BC 99 Bay 1, Pemberton BC V0N 2L0 for departure in the early morning.
Pack warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, snow pants, waterproof rubber boots (a second pair recommended), gloves, toque and toiletries; bring hat, sunglasses and a camera.
Dress for sub-freezing temperatures; expect to fish outside on the ice and to sit or stand while jigging through an 8-inch hole.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing is two days with one overnight stay.
Where do we meet for departure?
The meeting location is 1954 BC 99 Bay 1, Pemberton BC V0N 2L0; departures occur early in the morning.
Which species will we fish for?
The trip targets rainbow, bull and brook trout across two different lakes.
What should I bring and how should I dress?
Bring warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, snow pants, waterproof rubber boots (consider a spare pair), gloves, toque, sunglasses and a camera; dress for sub-freezing conditions.
Is there a minimum age or group-size requirement?
The trip is suitable for ages 8 and up; it is organized for groups (guest pricing listed for groups of two or more).
What fishing techniques are used?
Fishing is done through drilled holes (about 8 inches), using bait and lures and jigging techniques.