Charlotte Lake
MU 5-6, Cariboo
52.2029° N, 125.3300° W
- Surface area
- 6620.8ha
- Maximum depth
- 100.9m
- 331 ft
- Elevation
- 1,168m
- Campsites
- 7
- At Charlotte Lake rec site
Open Charlotte Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Charlotte Lake
Charlotte Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 5 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 5 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.
Charlotte Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1972), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1972), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1972)The newest of these fish records is from 1972.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 52.202918, -125.330001
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Fish on record at Charlotte Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1959 | 1972 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Charlotte Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Charlotte Lake yet.
Getting to Charlotte Lake
18.0 km of traced road to the campground by way of Neilsen Rd, Gano South FSR and Hooch Lake FSR. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 52.202918, -125.330001
Camping and rec sites at Charlotte Lake
- Charlotte Lake
- Campsites
- 7 designated
- To the shore
- 25 m
Coordinates: 52.152683, -125.237019
Depth chart for Charlotte Lake
100.9 mdeepest
Charlotte Lake runs to 100.9 m (331 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Charlotte Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973. It runs to 2 sheets.
Ice fishing at Charlotte Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Charlotte 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.
This week at Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate snow | 1° / -2° | 10 km/h, gusts 39 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Fog | 7° / -2° | 12 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.8 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / -2° | 12 km/h, gusts 20 | 2 mm | Falling (-6.0 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Slight snow | 1° / -3° | 12 km/h, gusts 19 | 2 mm | Rising (+6.8 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Slight snow | 2° / -5° | 6 km/h, gusts 17 | 1 mm | Rising (+4.3 hPa) |
| Fri 30 Oct | Overcast | 1° / -6° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.0 hPa) |
| Sat 31 Oct | Partly cloudy | 3° / -5° | 3 km/h, gusts 37 | dry | Falling (-1.6 hPa) |
Charlotte Lake, in brief
What fish are in Charlotte Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1972). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Charlotte Lake?
Charlotte Lake covers about 6620.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Charlotte Lake in?
Charlotte Lake is in MU 5-6, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Charlotte Lake
- Little Charlotte Lake 9 km away
- Crazy Bear (Ginny) Lake 13 km away
- Crazy Bear Lake 13 km away
- Stewart Lake 16 km away
- Banana Lake 17 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.