Bluff Lake
MU 5-5, Cariboo
51.7473° N, 124.7281° W
- Surface area
- 194.6ha
- Maximum depth
- 30.5m
- 100 ft
- Elevation
- 882m
Open Bluff Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Bluff Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-5
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1981), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1994), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1994)The newest of these fish records is from 2000.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.747318, -124.728124
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Fish on record at Bluff Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1970 | 2000 | 11 |
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1970 | 1981 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Bluff Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Bluff Lake yet.
Getting to Bluff Lake
20.7 km of traced road to the campground by way of Bluff Lake Rd and Tatlayoko Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 51.747318, -124.728124
Camping and rec sites at Bluff Lake
- Bluff Lake
- To the shore
- 32 m
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: From Highway 20, 1.5 km east of Tatla Lake, turn south onto the Tatlayoko Lake Road. Travel about 4.2 km and turn right onto the Bluff Lake Road, also known as the West Branch Road. Follow for about 17 km to Bluff Lake.
Coordinates: 51.758415, -124.714083
Depth chart for Bluff Lake
30.5 mdeepest
Bluff Lake runs to 30.5 m (100 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Bluff Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1979.
Ice fishing at Bluff Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Bluff 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 Bluff 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 | 8° / 3° | 6 km/h, gusts 48 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy rain | 4° / -5° | 9 km/h, gusts 30 | 4 mm | Rising (+7.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 7° / -6° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.7 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / 1° | 7 km/h | 3 mm | Falling (-1.4 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -3° | 4 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Mainly clear | 14° / -2° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-6.1 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 1° | 4 km/h, gusts 48 | dry | Rising (+5.0 hPa) |
Bluff Lake, in brief
What fish are in Bluff Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1981). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Bluff Lake?
Bluff Lake covers about 194.6 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Bluff Lake in?
Bluff Lake is in MU 5-5, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Bluff Lake
- Sapeye Lake 5 km away
- Horn Lake 7 km away
- Middle Lake 16 km away
- Cochin Lake 20 km away
- Pinto Lake 23 km away
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