Chaunigan Lake
MU 5-4, Cariboo
51.5678° N, 123.8956° W
- Surface area
- 443.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 51.2m
- 168 ft
- Elevation
- 1,494m
- Campsites
- 6
- At Chaunigan Lake rec site
Open Chaunigan Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Chaunigan Lake
Chaunigan Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 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.
Chaunigan Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-4
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Redside Shiner (last recorded 1973)The newest of these fish records is from 2001.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Catch and release
- Yes
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 51.5678, -123.8956
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Fish on record at Chaunigan Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1973 | 2001 | 12 |
| Redside Shiner | 1973 | 1973 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Chaunigan Lake
Best times of year at Chaunigan Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Chaunigan Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Chaunigan Lake yet.
Getting to Chaunigan Lake
Chaunigan has a resort with boat rentals. There is also a BCFS campsite with boat launching available.
Coordinates: 51.5678, -123.8956
Camping and rec sites at Chaunigan Lake
- Chaunigan Lake
- Campsites
- 6 designated
- To the shore
- 41 m
Access: From Williams Lake, travel west along Hwy 20 for about 90km to Hanceville, and turn left at Lee's Corner onto the Big Creek Road (700 Road). Travel 5.5 km and turn right onto the Taseko Lake Road, and follow signage towards Nemaiah Valley. Follow the Taseko Lake Road (900 Road) to about 79 km and turn right onto the Vedan-Elkins Forest Service Road. Follow this road approximately 8 km and turn right onto the Chaunigan Mountain Road. This road is fairly steep and sections can be rough, so large trailers and motorhomes are not recommended. Travel 6.5 km into the site.
Coordinates: 51.587829, -123.883822
Depth chart for Chaunigan Lake
51.2 mdeepest17.2 mmean
Chaunigan Lake runs to 51.2 m (168 ft) at its deepest.
The mean of 17.2 m (56 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in February 1973.
The Province sounded Chaunigan Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973.
Ice fishing at Chaunigan Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Chaunigan Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
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 Chaunigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Partly cloudy | 10° / 0° | 13 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 0° | 14 km/h, gusts 38 | dry | Falling (-5.3 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy snow | 1° / -4° | 11 km/h, gusts 19 | 6 mm | Rising (+6.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 4° / -7° | 6 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+9.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 2° / -3° | 7 km/h, gusts 56 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -4° | 3 km/h, gusts 41 | dry | Rising (+3.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -5° | 2 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Falling (-4.5 hPa) |
Chaunigan Lake, in brief
What fish are in Chaunigan Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Chaunigan Lake in?
Chaunigan Lake is in MU 5-4, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Chaunigan Lake
- Vedan Lake 6 km away
- Konni Lake 11 km away
- Big Lake 12 km away
- Tsuniah Lake 14 km away
- Murray Taylor Lake 17 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.