Carp Lake
MU 7-24, Omineca
54.7833° N, 123.3667° W
- Surface area
- 5629ha
- Maximum depth
- 39m
- 128 ft
- Elevation
- 853m
Carp Lake Provincial Park is hailed as one of the finest wild rainbow trout fisheries in northern British Columbia. Featuring dozens of islands, bays, and gravel bars, it offers pristine wilderness camping and prolific action.
Open Carp Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Carp Lake
Carp Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 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.
Carp Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-24
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1990), Northern Pikeminnow, Longnose Sucker, Redside Shiner (last recorded 1990), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1990), Chub (General) (last recorded 1990), White Sucker (last recorded 1972), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 2013.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 54.7833, -123.3667
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Fish on record at Carp Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1967 | 2013 | 15 |
| Burbot | 1981 | 2013 | 6 |
| Whitefish (General) | 1971 | 1990 | 3 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1967 | 2013 | 10 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1971 | 2013 | 7 |
| Redside Shiner | 1971 | 1990 | 5 |
| Sucker (General) | 1967 | 1990 | 3 |
| Chub (General) | 1990 | 1990 | 1 |
| White Sucker | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Carp Lake
Troll flatfish, willow leaf flashers with worm or leech flies, and spoons along the island drop-offs. Exceptional fly fishing with dragonfly and damsel nymphs along the extensive weed beds in June and July.
Best times of year at Carp Lake
- Summer (June-Aug)
- Fall (Sept)
Carp Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Carp Lake yet.
Getting to Carp Lake
Gravel Forest Service Road access via Carp Lake FSR off Hwy 97 at McLeod Lake.
Coordinates: 54.7833, -123.3667
Camping and rec sites at Carp Lake
- Carp Lake Provincial Park Campground
Two maintained campgrounds and a concrete boat launch
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Campground, Pit Toilets, Tables
Access: Gravel Forest Service Road ~32km from McLeod Lake (2WD, high-clearance recommended)
Depth chart for Carp Lake
39 mdeepest16.7 mmean
Carp Lake runs to 39 m (128 ft) at its deepest.
The mean of 16.7 m (55 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in June 1977.
The Province sounded Carp Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1977. It runs to 4 sheets.
Ice fishing at Carp Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Carp Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
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 Carp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -1° | 14 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Moderate drizzle | 9° / 2° | 11 km/h, gusts 24 | 1 mm | Falling (-8.5 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -1° | 12 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Rising (+5.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -2° | 7 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+11.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -2° | 11 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Rising (+1.8 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 3° / -3° | 11 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Rising (+5.6 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -1° | 7 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-3.9 hPa) |
Carp Lake, in brief
What fish are in Carp Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1990). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Carp Lake in?
Carp Lake is in MU 7-24, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Carp Lake
- Munlo Lake 10 km away
- Clarkston Lake 15 km away
- Turner Lake 15 km away
- Gates Lake 15 km away
- Old Man Lake 17 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.