Big Bar Lake
Picturesque park lake with crystal clear water and active feeding rainbows along shallow marl flats.
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Big Bar Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo / Clinton
- Management unit
- MU 5-1
- Elevation
- 1080 m
- Maximum depth
- 11 m
- Surface area
- 159.6 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley 3N
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Stocking
- 15,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- ⚠️ Max 10 km/h Speed Restriction
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Big Bar Lake Provincial Park northwest of Clinton. Concrete boat launch, dock, campground.
Coordinates: 51.3103, -121.7986
Regulations
Single barbless hook, electric motor or speed limit 10 km/h.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Big Bar Lake
- Big Bar Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Big Bar Lake Provincial Park northwest of Clinton. Concrete boat launch, dock, campground.
Coordinates: 51.3103, -121.7986
Local shops and lodges in Region 5 - Cariboo / Clinton
- 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
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.