Canim Lake
Huge 37 km long wilderness lake harboring trophy rainbow trout up to 10+ lbs and giant lake trout.
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Canim Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 770 m
- Maximum depth
- 200 m
- Surface area
- 5600.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Wild Rainbow Trout (Gerrard / Indigenous strain)
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Stocking
- Self-sustaining wild fishery
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - November
Getting there
35 km east of 100 Mile House. Paved road, Canim Beach Provincial Park launch, multiple resorts.
Coordinates: 51.8625, -120.7667
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Check synopsis for seasonal lake trout and rainbow limits.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Canim Lake
- Canim Beach Provincial Park & South Canim Recreation Site
Vehicle campsites, concrete boat launch, day-use beach
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables, Beach
Access: Canim Lake Road off Hwy 97 via 100 Mile House
Coordinates: 51.850035, -120.77095 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
- Abbott Lake
- Abuntlet Lake
- Agnus Lake
- Alexis Lake
- Anahim Lake
- Avalanche Lake
- Baby Charlotte Lake
- Ballon Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.