Big Lake
MU 5-4, Cariboo
51.5291° N, 123.7336° W
- Surface area
- 99ha
- Elevation
- 1,290m
- Campsites
- 6
- At Big Lake / Delgi Chosh rec site
Open Big Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Big Lake
Big Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Big Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-4
- Species
- Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 2024.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.529147, -123.733606
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Fish on record at Big Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1970 | 2024 | 19 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Big Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Big Lake yet.
Getting to Big Lake
Coordinates: 51.529147, -123.733606
Camping and rec sites at Big Lake
- Big Lake / Delgi Chosh
- Campsites
- 6 designated
- To the shore
- 22 m
Access: From Williams Lake, follow Hwy 20 for approximately 90 km to "Lee's Corner" at Hanceville. Turn left/south onto Big Creek Road (700 Road). Follow Big Creek Road (700 Road) about 5 km and turn right onto Taseko Road, following signage to Stone (Yunesit'in) and Nemaiah Valley. Eventually this road joins the 900 Road at about the 913 km marker. The Big Lake Recreation Site is located at about 71 km on the 900 / Taseko Road.
Coordinates: 51.531414, -123.725053
Ice fishing at Big Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Big 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.
This week at Big 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° / 0° | 15 km/h, gusts 57 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -1° | 12 km/h, gusts 28 | 1 mm | Rising (+7.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 6° / -5° | 7 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+9.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -1° | 10 km/h, gusts 24 | 3 mm | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -1° | 4 km/h, gusts 33 | 1 mm | Rising (+4.4 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -2° | 6 km/h, gusts 12 | dry | Falling (-5.9 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -4° | 5 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+3.0 hPa) |
Big Lake, in brief
What fish are in Big Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Big Lake?
Big Lake covers about 99 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Big Lake in?
Big Lake is in MU 5-4, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Big Lake
- Vedan Lake 6 km away
- Chaunigan Lake 12 km away
- Fish Lake 12 km away
- Konni Lake 13 km away
- Lastman Lake 23 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.