Benson Lake
MU 5-2, Cariboo
52.9064° N, 122.0841° W
- Surface area
- 66.9ha
- Elevation
- 963m
Open Benson Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Benson Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1977), Finescale Dace (last recorded 1977), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1977), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1977), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1977), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1977)The newest of these fish records is from 1977.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 52.906362, -122.084082
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Fish on record at Benson Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1977 | 1977 | 2 |
| Finescale Dace | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1977 | 1977 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1977 | 1977 | 2 |
| Redside Shiner | 1977 | 1977 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Benson Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Benson Lake yet.
Getting to Benson Lake
Coordinates: 52.906362, -122.084082
Camping and rec sites at Benson Lake
- Benson Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
The ice year at Benson Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Benson Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 31 October and 11 November, and ice-off between 27 April and 17 May. The median winter freezes on 7 November and opens on 6 May.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 15 November 2024 to 26 April 2025, 162 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Benson 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.
Benson Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Benson Lake is 0.8 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.8 Csince the 1960s
- 2.9 Caverage year now
- 2.1 Caverage year then
- -6 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Benson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 4° | 14 km/h, gusts 43 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain | 6° / -2° | 13 km/h, gusts 23 | 4 mm | Rising (+7.6 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -3° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+11.7 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -3° | 5 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Falling (-2.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 4° / -5° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.2 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Clear sky | 7° / -3° | 9 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.9 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -3° | 10 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
Benson Lake, in brief
What fish are in Benson Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1977). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Benson Lake?
Benson Lake covers about 66.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Benson Lake in?
Benson Lake is in MU 5-2, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Benson Lake
- Nyland Lake 16 km away
- Sardine Lake 17 km away
- Spruce Lake 17 km away
- Sixteen Mile Lake 19 km away
- Davey Lake 20 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.