Big Lake
Big Lake is a large water (> 500 ha) in the Cariboo region, sitting at 814 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
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Big Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 814 m
- Maximum depth
- 40.84 m
- Surface area
- 1287.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Stocked/Wild Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, and native Lake Trout
- Typical size
- Lake Trout ('Lake Char') to 30+ lbs are the real trophy draw; rainbow trout average 1-2 lbs with some reported to 12 lbs
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
This lake offers a cartop / small boat launch. Tap through to the map for coordinates and the route in.
Coordinates: 52.3822, -121.8378
Regulations
(approx. 10 km west of 100 Mile House) BIG LAKE (approx. 30 km west of Likely) BISHOP (“Brown”) LAKE “BLACKWATER” RIVER BLUE LAKE (near Alexandria) BLUE LAKE (Soda Creek area) BLUE LEAD CREEK
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Big Lake
- Big Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: There are no resorts on Big Lake however, there is camping space and a boat launch located on the north side of the lake. A general store and gas station are also located on the Likely Road at Big Lake. A public lake access is located on the south side. Besides
Coordinates: 52.378293, -121.850983
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
Other lakes nearby
- Abbott Lake
- Abuntlet Lake
- Agnus Lake
- Alexis Lake
- Anahim Lake
- Avalanche Lake
- Baby Charlotte Lake
- Ballon Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.