Blue Lake (Near Alexandria) fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1307 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Blue Lake (Near Alexandria) is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 40.5 ha and runs to 17.7 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1307 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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Blue Lake (Near Alexandria) at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-1
Elevation
1307 m
Maximum depth
17.7 m
Surface area
40.5 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Closed to ice fishing

How to fish Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Getting to Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Forestry road access in Cariboo (MU 5-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 52.3325, -122.2383

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Blue Lake (Near Alexandria) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Blue Lake (Near Alexandria) is closed to ice fishing.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Blue Lake (Near Alexandria)

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.