Chilko Lake

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1172 m elevation, this is a large water (> 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Chilko Lake at a glance

Region

Region 5 - Cariboo

Management unit

MU 5-4

Elevation

1172 m

Maximum depth

365.8 m

Surface area

18400.0 ha

Trout strain

Wild Chilcotin-origin Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout (not hatchery-stocked)

Typical size

Bull Trout to 10 lbs, rainbow trout to 6 lbs or better

Stocking

Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

On the water: a concrete ramp (trailer friendly). See the map view for the exact pin and driving directions.

Coordinates: 51.3261, -124.0931

Regulations

CW 5-13 5-14 5-4 TABLE LEGEND:  Includes tributaries Stocked Lake, see page 4

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

Camping and rec sites at Chilko Lake

• Nu Chugh Beniz Campground (Ts'ilʔos Provincial Park)
  16 vehicle-accessible lakeside campsites, concrete boat launch, dock, surrounded by glaciated peaks.
  Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Dock, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables, Water Pump
  Access: Chilko Lake Road via Tatla Lake / Alexis Creek (Maintained 2WD gravel)
  Coordinates: 51.387946, -124.118628 Official page
• Gwaxts'i Campground (Ts'ilʔos Provincial Park - North)
  18 vehicle campsites at the Chilko River outlet, boat ramp, prime dry fly fishing.
  Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
  Access: North Chilko Road off Hwy 20 (2WD gravel)
  Coordinates: 51.3261, -124.0931 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

• Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
  Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
  Lone Butte Sporting Goods website
• Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
  Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
  Sheridan Lake Resort website

Other lakes nearby

• Abbott Lake
• Abuntlet Lake
• Agnus Lake
• Alexis Lake
• Anahim Lake
• Avalanche Lake
• Baby Charlotte Lake
• Ballon Lake

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