Anahim Lake
MU 5-12, Cariboo
52.4889° N, 125.3456° W
- Surface area
- 574.1ha
- Maximum depth
- 4.3m
- 14 ft
- Elevation
- 1,083m
Anahim Lake, BC, is a popular fly
Open Anahim Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Anahim Lake
Anahim Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 6 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 6 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Anahim Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-12
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1971), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1971), Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 2000.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 52.4889, -125.3456
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Fish on record at Anahim Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1971 | 2000 | 23 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Anahim Lake
Best times of year at Anahim Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Anahim Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Anahim Lake yet.
Getting to Anahim Lake
Coordinates: 52.4889, -125.3456
Camping and rec sites at Anahim Lake
- Anahim Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: There is a Forest Service Recreation Site at Little Anahim Lake that provides a rest stop on Highway 20 for canoeing, picnicing and waterfowl observation. Accommodations, services, camping and facilities are provided by resorts along Anahim Lake as well as the Village of Anahim Lake . Anahim Lake al
Depth chart for Anahim Lake
4.3 mdeepest
Anahim Lake runs to 4.3 m (14 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Anahim Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Anahim Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Anahim Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
This week at Anahim Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -2° | 3 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Falling (-9.5 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 6° / -3° | 15 km/h, gusts 32 | 2 mm | Rising (+6.4 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 5 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+10.2 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 4° / -2° | 10 km/h, gusts 25 | 1 mm | Falling (-1.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -4° | 9 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+5.0 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -3° | 2 km/h, gusts 12 | dry | Falling (-2.2 hPa) |
Anahim Lake, in brief
What fish are in Anahim Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Anahim Lake in?
Anahim Lake is in MU 5-12, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Anahim Lake
- Pelican Lake 4 km away
- Abuntlet Lake 10 km away
- Kappan Lake 12 km away
- Poison Lakes 15 km away
- Hotnarko Lake 18 km away
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