Barrett Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Barrett Lake is a small water of 6.3 ha in the Kootenays. The Barrett Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Barrett Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Barrett 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 13° / 7° | 22 km/h, gusts 42 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Overcast | 12° / 3° | 21 km/h, gusts 33 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 15° / 1° | 9 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.1 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Light drizzle | 12° / 1° | 11 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.7 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Light drizzle | 6° / 2° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+4.5 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Light drizzle | 10° / 0° | 9 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+5.3 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 16° / -2° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.6 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Barrett Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Barrett Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-8
- Surface area
- 6.3 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Unidentifiable Trout - only fry <70mm in lengthThe newest of these fish records is from 2024.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Barrett Lake
Coordinates: 49.342232, -117.351124
Barrett Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Barrett Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Barrett Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Barrett Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
Barrett Lake, in brief
What fish are in Barrett Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Barrett Lake?
Barrett Lake covers about 6.3 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Barrett Lake in?
Barrett Lake is in MU 4-8, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Barrett Lake
- Barrett Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 49.342235, -117.351117 - Barrett Lake Cabin
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 49.343726, -117.350611
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, 11 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, 821 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website - Kootenay Troutfitters, 2213 Toby Creek Road, Panorama, BC
Kootenay Troutfitters website - Jones Boys Boats, 4080 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Jones Boys Boats website
Trout lakes near Barrett Lake
- Lost Lake 3 km away
- Cottonwood Lake 12 km away
- Erie Lake 17 km away
- Champion Lakes 26 km away
- Cooley Lake 27 km away
- Seven Mile Reservoir 27 km away
- Panther Lake 29 km away
- Waldie Lake 33 km away
- Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake 44 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.