Baby Charlotte Lake fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 661 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Baby Charlotte Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 53.2 ha and runs to 25.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 661 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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Baby Charlotte Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-6
Elevation
661 m
Maximum depth
25.2 m
Surface area
53.2 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Baby Charlotte Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Baby Charlotte Lake

Getting to Baby Charlotte Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 54.3306, -124.9894

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Baby Charlotte Lake fishing regulations

5-6 BAKER CREEK 5-13

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Baby Charlotte Lake

Baby Charlotte Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Baby Charlotte Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Baby Charlotte Lake

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