Bulman Lake
MU 3-20, Thompson-Nicola
50.4532° N, 120.1234° W
- Surface area
- 28.1ha
- Elevation
- 1,192m
Open Bulman Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Bulman Lake
Bulman Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 4.5 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 4.5 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Bulman Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Species
- Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 2025.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.453242, -120.123362
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Fish on record at Bulman Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1967 | 2025 | 90 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Bulman Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Bulman Lake yet.
Getting to Bulman Lake
Coordinates: 50.453242, -120.123362
Camping and rec sites at Bulman Lake
- Bulman Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
The ice year at Bulman Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Bulman Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 2 November and 12 November, and ice-off between 1 May and 18 May. The median winter freezes on 7 November and opens on 10 May.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 18 November 2024 to 22 April 2025, 155 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Bulman 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.
Winterkill at Bulman Lake
- Winter 2025-26Rated high riskA rating from late-winter oxygen profiles, not a definitive result. Winterkill Update: Spring 2026, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
Bulman Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Bulman Lake is 1.3 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +1.3 Csince the 1960s
- 1.6 Caverage year now
- 0.3 Caverage year then
- -12 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Bulman 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 | 15° / 2° | 14 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 1° | 18 km/h, gusts 47 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 23 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -1° | 19 km/h, gusts 57 | dry | Rising (+13.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 2° / -1° | 6 km/h, gusts 34 | 1 mm | Falling (-2.2 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight snow | 7° / 0° | 7 km/h, gusts 31 | 0 mm | Rising (+1.4 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / 1° | 5 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 7° / 1° | 16 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
Bulman Lake, in brief
What fish are in Bulman Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Bulman Lake?
Bulman Lake covers about 28.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Bulman Lake in?
Bulman Lake is in MU 3-20, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Bulman Lake
- Frisken Lake 2 km away
- John Frank Lake 2 km away
- Ernest Lake 3 km away
- Roche Lake 3 km away
- Horseshoe Lake 4 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.