Cerulean Lake
Cerulean Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Kootenays region, sitting at 978 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
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Cerulean Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-25
- Elevation
- 978 m
- Maximum depth
- 15.6 m
- Surface area
- 253.6 ha
- Trout strain
- Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Kootenays (MU 4-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 50.9111, -115.6564
Regulations
MU 4-25 Trout/char catch and release; bait ban
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Cerulean Lake
- Cerulean Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Cerulean Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Kootenays.
Coordinates: 50.9111, -115.6564 Official page
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.