Clearwater Lake
Travel about 245 km. (152 mi.) west of Williams Lake into British Columbia's Chilcotin Region via The Chilcotin Highway Hwy 20. Clearwater Lake is on the south side of Hwy 20 with easy access right to the lake.
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Clearwater Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-46
- Elevation
- 1097 m
- Maximum depth
- 5.2 m
- Surface area
- 15.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- 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
3 resorts with all facilties can be found at Clearwater Lake; boat launching, accommodations, camping areas & boat rentals. Also, a small BCFS campsite situated amongst mature spruce and meadows. Car top boats can be launched.
Coordinates: 52.2678, -120.2236
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Clearwater Lake
- Clearwater Lake Campground (Wells Gray Provincial Park)
40 vehicle-accessible campsites, concrete boat ramp, canoe rentals, cafe/store.
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Canoe Rentals, Pit Toilets, Water Pump, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Clearwater Valley Road (Paved / good gravel)
Coordinates: 52.2678, -120.2236 Official page - Falls Creek Campground (Wells Gray Provincial Park)
40 vehicle-accessible campsites on Clearwater Lake with trail connection to Osprey Falls.
Facilities: Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables, Trails, Water Pump
Access: Clearwater Valley Road (Maintained 2WD gravel)
Coordinates: 52.2678, -120.2236 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Logan Lake / Tunkwa, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Adams Lake
- Alleyne Lake
- Andy Lake
- Aylmer (Star) Lake
- Azure Lake
- Badger Lake
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake
- Birch Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.