Clearwater Lake
MU 5-6, Cariboo
52.0148° N, 125.0032° W
- Surface area
- 217.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 5.2m
- 17 ft
- Elevation
- 947m
- Campsites
- 2
- At Clearwater Lake rec site
Open Clearwater Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 2 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 2 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.
Clearwater Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1971), Northern Redbelly Dace (last recorded 1971), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 1971.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 52.014764, -125.003198
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Fish on record at Clearwater Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Northern Redbelly Dace | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Clearwater Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Clearwater Lake yet.
Getting to Clearwater Lake
0.9 km of traced road to the campground. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 52.014764, -125.003198
Camping and rec sites at Clearwater Lake
- Clearwater Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails) - Clearwater Lake
- Campsites
- 2 designated
- To the shore
- 172 m
Coordinates: 52.020457, -124.992701
Depth chart for Clearwater Lake
5.2 mdeepest
Clearwater Lake runs to 5.2 m (17 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Clearwater Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Clearwater Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 13° / 1° | 10 km/h, gusts 41 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy snow | 5° / -6° | 9 km/h, gusts 25 | 5 mm | Rising (+7.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 6° / -6° | 9 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 40 | 4 mm | Falling (-3.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -2° | 2 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Rising (+3.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 9° / -6° | 1 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Falling (-5.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -3° | 3 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
Clearwater Lake, in brief
What fish are in Clearwater Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater Lake covers about 217.5 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Clearwater Lake in?
Clearwater 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 Clearwater Lake
- Big Stick Lake 6 km away
- One Eye Lake 9 km away
- Agnus Lake 14 km away
- Miner Lake 16 km away
- Mcclinchy Lake 24 km away
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