Cedar Lake (Near Golden) fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Cedar Lake (Near Golden) sits in the Kootenays region at 978 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Cedar Lake (Near Golden) is a medium lake in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 87.0 ha and runs to 13.3 m at its deepest point, sitting at 978 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains.

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Cedar Lake (Near Golden) at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-1
Elevation
978 m
Maximum depth
13.3 m
Surface area
87.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Targeting Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Kootenays.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Getting to Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Forestry road access in Kootenays (MU 4-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 51.2611, -116.9811

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Cedar Lake (Near Golden) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Cedar Lake (Near Golden) is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Cedar Lake (Near Golden)

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.