Bowers Lake

Turn east, off Hwy 97, onto Hwy 24. Follow Hwy 24 to Sheridan Lake. Turn north to Needa Lake. Bowers is located a few miles north of Needa on the same road.

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Bowers Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 1116 m
Maximum depth: 54.86 m
Surface area: 50.5 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 2 to 4.5 lbs (Quality Wild Rainbows)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: No closure on file

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

A small BCFS campsite in a well treed area located beside Jim creek. This site is suitable for small trailers and the creek can provide interesting fly

Coordinates: 51.6686, -120.6958

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Bowers Lake

Bowers Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: A small BCFS campsite in a well treed area located beside Jim creek. This site is suitable for small trailers and the creek can provide interesting fly
Coordinates: 51.658208, -120.687943

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website
Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website

Other lakes nearby

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