Blackwater Lake
MU 4-36, Kootenays
51.6230° N, 117.4069° W
- Surface area
- 14.3ha
- Elevation
- 972m
Open Blackwater Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Blackwater Lake at a glance
- Region
- Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-36
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1942), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1991), Rainbow Smelt (last recorded 1984)The newest of these fish records is from 2014.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.623006, -117.406878
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Fish on record at Blackwater Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1939 | 2014 | 56 |
| Brook Trout | 1942 | 1942 | 1 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1984 | 1991 | 3 |
| Rainbow Smelt | 1984 | 1984 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Blackwater Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Blackwater Lake yet.
Getting to Blackwater Lake
23.9 km of traced road to the campground by way of Bush River FSR, Bush River Rd and Donald Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface. It stops 70 m short of the campground.
Coordinates: 51.623006, -117.406878
Camping and rec sites at Blackwater Lake
- Blackwater Lakes
- To the shore
- 136 m
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: Blackwater Lake is located at the 24 km marker on the B road.
Coordinates: 51.619459, -117.398723
Ice fishing at Blackwater Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Blackwater 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 Blackwater 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 | Partly cloudy | 12° / 4° | 4 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 4° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.5 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight rain | 8° / 0° | 10 km/h, gusts 44 | dry | Rising (+9.8 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate rain | 5° / 0° | 3 km/h | 3 mm | Rising (+5.2 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight rain | 7° / 0° | 1 km/h, gusts 9 | 1 mm | Rising (+1.8 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / 0° | 1 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 9° / 0° | 7 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
Blackwater Lake, in brief
What fish are in Blackwater Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1942). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Blackwater Lake?
Blackwater Lake covers about 14.3 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Blackwater Lake in?
Blackwater Lake is in MU 4-36, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Blackwater Lake
- Help Lake 4 km away
- Susan Lake 6 km away
- Cedar Lake (Near Golden) 50 km away
- Revelstoke Lake 73 km away
- Loon Lake 76 km away
All 162 lakes in the Kootenays, with today's conditions on each.