Blue Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Blue Lake is a small water of 2.1 ha in the Kootenays. The Blue Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Blue Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Blue 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 8° | 21 km/h, gusts 55 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Dense drizzle | 12° / 5° | 12 km/h, gusts 18 | 2 mm | Rising (+5.1 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 12° / 2° | 9 km/h | dry | Rising (+4.2 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 8° / 1° | 8 km/h | 3 mm | Falling (-3.2 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Slight rain | 8° / 5° | 6 km/h | 9 mm | Falling (-1.1 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Slight rain | 6° / -3° | 7 km/h | 12 mm | Rising (+10.4 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Partly cloudy | 13° / -5° | 6 km/h | dry | Steady |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Blue Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Blue Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-23
- Surface area
- 2.1 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
Getting to Blue Lake
Coordinates: 50.186642, -114.98601
Blue Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Blue Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Blue Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Blue 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.
Blue Lake, in brief
How big is Blue Lake?
Blue Lake covers about 2.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Blue Lake in?
Blue Lake is in MU 4-23, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Blue Lake
- Blue Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.186903, -114.985228
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, 11 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, 821 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website - Kootenay Troutfitters, 2213 Toby Creek Road, Panorama, BC
Kootenay Troutfitters website - Jones Boys Boats, 4080 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Jones Boys Boats website
Trout lakes near Blue Lake
- Munroe Lake 10 km away
- Connor Lake 16 km away
- Whiteswan Lake 36 km away
- Alces (Moose) Lake 40 km away
- Lower Elk Lake 41 km away
- Upper Elk Lake 42 km away
- Premier Lake 55 km away
- Summer Lake 56 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.