Catherine Lake
Catherine Lake is located west of Arrow Lake via the 40 km (25 mi) Arrow Park Creek road north from Arrow Park. A short road from here branches east to the lake. A small BCFS campsite with facilities and boat launching facilities are provided.
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Catherine Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-20
- Elevation
- 838 m
- Maximum depth
- 42.0 m
- Surface area
- 41.7 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.4031, -117.9669
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Catherine Lake
- Catherine Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.402752, -117.966546
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop 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.