3080 - Stuart Lake Nautical Chart

The Northern Interior Authority: 3080 - Stuart Lake

Navigate the vast and rugged waters of the Omineca Region with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3080 is the definitive navigational guide for Stuart Lake (Nak'albun), providing the essential data required for safe passage across its expansive 66km length and 275km of pristine shoreline.

Essential Detail for Wilderness Exploration

Stuart Lake is a critical starting point for the Stuart-Trembleur-Takla boating system, a 300km chain of wilderness waterways. CHS Chart 3080 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• High-Resolution 1:50,000 Scale: Offers the granular detail necessary for navigating the main body of the lake and the technical approaches to the Tachie River and Fort St. James.

• Safety in Dynamic Conditions: Known for sudden heavy winds and dangerous whitecaps, Stuart Lake requires the precise bathymetry found in this chart to help mariners identify sheltered bays and safe coastal leads.

• Trophy Fishing & Depth Awareness: Provides accurate depth soundings and bottom contour lines—crucial for anglers targeting the lake's famous Rainbow trout, Lake trout (char), and Burbot.

• Hazard & Landmark Identification: Explicitly marks submerged rocks, shoals, and navigational aids, while highlighting coastal elevations and landmarks like Mount Pope, essential for visual pilotage and radar orientation.

The Standard for Inland Navigation Safety

With increasing recreational activity and scientific interest in the Pacific Salmon migration routes, the role of Chart 3080 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a local commercial operator, a visitor at Sowchea Bay, or an explorer heading into the northwestern wilderness arm, this official CHS "road map" provides the accuracy needed to navigate the configuration, dangers, and characteristics of one of BC's largest natural freshwater lakes.