Anahim Lake fishing
Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.
Anahim Lake, BC, is a popular fly
Anahim Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 11.0 ha and runs to 5.18 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1083 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.
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Anahim Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 1083 m
- Maximum depth
- 5.18 m
- Surface area
- 11.0 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
- Size class
- Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
How to fish Anahim Lake
Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.
A steady producer of catchable-size stocked trout, reliable action, and a good pick for a first trip to new water.
Best times of year at Anahim Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Anahim Lake
On the water: a cartop / small boat launch. See the map view for the exact pin and driving directions.
Coordinates: 52.4889, -125.3456
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.
Anahim Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
General Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
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.
Camping and rec sites at Anahim Lake
- Anahim Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
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
Coordinates: 52.494785, -125.350015
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
Trout lakes near Anahim Lake
- Abuntlet Lake 10 km away
- Kappan Lake 12 km away
- Hotnarko Lake 18 km away
- Lessard Lake 19 km away
- Nimpo Lake 20 km away
- Little Charlotte Lake 34 km away
- Mccauley Lake 35 km away
- Crazy Bear (Ginny) Lake 39 km away
- Naglico Lake 58 km away
- Ois Lake 62 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.