Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Cariboo region, sitting at 1349 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 103.5 ha and runs to 36.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1349 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
1349 m
Maximum depth
36.4 m
Surface area
103.5 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

Getting to Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

Forestry road access in Cariboo (MU 5-2). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 51.9086, -120.6081

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) fishing regulations

6-1 5-15 CHUCKWALLA RIVER 5-7 CW

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area) 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.

Camping and rec sites at Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Christopher Lake (Canim Lake Area)

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