Carpenter Lake
MU 3-32, Thompson-Nicola
50.8721° N, 122.5780° W
- Surface area
- 4672.1ha
- Elevation
- 638m
Carpenter Lake is a large lake of 4672.1 ha in the Thompson-Nicola. The Tyax Junction recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Open Carpenter Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Carpenter Lake
Carpenter Lake is known for trophy Bull trout to 15 lb.
- Bull trout to 15 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.
Carpenter Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-32
- Species
- Bull Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1985), Bridgelip Sucker, Coastrange Sculpin (formerly Aleutian Sculpin), Redside Shiner, Prickly Sculpin, Slimy SculpinThe newest of these fish records is from 2020.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.87213, -122.578044
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Fish on record at Carpenter Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Trout | 2001 | 2020 | 175 |
| Kokanee | 1970 | 2020 | 30 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 2001 | 2020 | 97 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1950 | 2020 | 95 |
| Walleye | 2001 | 2001 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1985 | 1985 | 1 |
| Bridgelip Sucker | 2011 | 2016 | 38 |
| Coastrange Sculpin (formerly Aleutian Sculpin) | 2016 | 2016 | 20 |
| Redside Shiner | 2011 | 2016 | 13 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 2011 | 2011 | 1 |
| Slimy Sculpin | 2011 | 2011 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Carpenter Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Carpenter Lake yet.
Getting to Carpenter Lake
Coordinates: 50.87213, -122.578044
Camping and rec sites at Carpenter Lake
- Tyax Junction
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
The ice year at Carpenter Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Carpenter Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 18 November and 5 December, and ice-off between 12 March and 15 April. The median winter freezes on 26 November and opens on 1 April.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 30 December 2024 to 28 February 2025, 60 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Carpenter 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.
Carpenter Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Carpenter Lake is 0.8 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.8 Csince the 1960s
- -4.3 Caverage year now
- -5.1 Caverage year then
- -10 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Carpenter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 4° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate rain | 7° / 4° | 6 km/h | 6 mm | Falling (-5.4 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate rain | 7° / 3° | 6 km/h, gusts 14 | 4 mm | Falling (-3.1 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Fog | 10° / 4° | 3 km/h, gusts 8 | dry | Steady |
| Tue 27 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 9° / 3° | 4 km/h, gusts 13 | 2 mm | Falling (-2.7 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 7° / 0° | 5 km/h, gusts 18 | 14 mm | Falling (-8.6 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Slight snow | 4° / -1° | 2 km/h, gusts 10 | 1 mm | Rising (+5.6 hPa) |
Carpenter Lake, in brief
What fish are in Carpenter Lake?
Bull Trout, Kokanee, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1985). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Carpenter Lake?
Carpenter Lake covers about 4672.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Carpenter Lake in?
Carpenter Lake is in MU 3-32, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Carpenter Lake
- Marshall Lake 5 km away
- Carol Lake 8 km away
- Liza Lake 10 km away
- Mowson Pond 13 km away
- Tyaughton Lake 16 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.