Abbott Lake

Abbott Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Cariboo region, sitting at 950 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

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Abbott Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 950 m
Maximum depth: 21.33 m
Surface area: 23.1 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: Closed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

No resorts, however, some good campsites are available nearby. Accommodations and services are available in the nearby village of Horsefly.

Coordinates: 52.3244, -121.5011

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Camping and rec sites at Abbott Lake

Abbott Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: No resorts, however, some good campsites are available nearby. Accommodations and services are available in the nearby village of Horsefly.
Coordinates: 52.321313, -121.498927

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website
Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website

Other lakes nearby

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.