Bowron Lake

Bowron Lake sits in the Cariboo region at 794 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Bowron Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 915 m
Maximum depth: 63 m
Surface area: 1011 ha
Trout strain: Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Wild Trout Chain)
Stocking: Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: ⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
Ice fishing: Open, confirmed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-2). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.

Coordinates: 53.2317, -121.3792

Regulations

MU 5-16 Trout/char daily and possession quotas = 1 (none under 30 cm or over 50 cm)

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

Camping and rec sites at Bowron Lake

Bowron Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Bowron Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Cariboo.
Coordinates: 53.193165, -121.384362 Official page

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.