Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
MU 4-34, Kootenays
51.2611° N, 116.9811° W
- Surface area
- 5.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 25m
- 82 ft. Province survey, 1973
- Elevation
- 978m
- Campsites
- 22
- At Cedar Lake rec site
Open Cedar Lake (Near Golden) in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
Cedar Lake (Near Golden) is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 10 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 10 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.
Cedar Lake (Near Golden) at a glance
- Region
- Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-34
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1995), Redside ShinerThe newest of these fish records is from 2025.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 51.2611, -116.9811
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Fish on record at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1930 | 2025 | 82 |
| Brook Trout | 1983 | 1995 | 7 |
| Redside Shiner | 1973 | 1997 | 7 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
Best times of year at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
- May - June
- September - October
Cedar Lake (Near Golden) fishing regulations
Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
9.5 km of traced road to the campground by way of Cedar Lake FSR, Dogtooth FSR, Kicking Horse Trail, Kicking Horse Dr and 9th St N. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 51.2611, -116.9811
Camping and rec sites at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
- Cedar Lake
- Campsites
- 22 designated
- To the shore
- 269 m
Access: Access is via the Kicking Horse road. Turn east at about 9 km up the road.
Coordinates: 51.264796, -116.984807
Depth chart for Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
25 mdeepest11.5 mmean
Cedar Lake (Near Golden) runs to 25 m (82 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1973.
The mean of 11.5 m (38 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in February 1973.
The Province sounded Cedar Lake (Near Golden) and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973. It runs to 2 sheets.
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.
This week at Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
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 | Clear sky | 12° / 0° | 10 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Clear sky | 16° / 3° | 10 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Falling (-5.1 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 13° / 3° | 9 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.2 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Moderate drizzle | 9° / 2° | 15 km/h, gusts 22 | 2 mm | Rising (+6.6 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Light drizzle | 6° / 1° | 10 km/h, gusts 18 | 1 mm | Rising (+13.2 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight snow | 6° / -3° | 6 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+3.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -4° | 6 km/h | dry | Steady |
Cedar Lake (Near Golden), in brief
What fish are in Cedar Lake (Near Golden)?
Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1995). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Cedar Lake (Near Golden) in?
Cedar Lake (Near Golden) is in MU 4-34, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Cedar Lake (Near Golden)
- Loon Lake 26 km away
- Summit Lake 29 km away
- Three Island Lake 31 km away
- Rocky Point Lake 31 km away
- Wilbur Lake 35 km away
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