Cochin Lake
MU 5-5, Cariboo
51.7818° N, 124.4370° W
- Surface area
- 187.6ha
- Maximum depth
- 12m
- 39 ft
- Elevation
- 1,018m
- Campsites
- 5
- At Cochin Lake / Gwedzin rec site
Open Cochin Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Cochin Lake
Cochin Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 10 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 10 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.
Cochin Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-5
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1994), Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1994), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1977)The newest of these fish records is from 1994.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.781767, -124.436951
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Fish on record at Cochin Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Sucker (General) | 1977 | 1994 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Cochin Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Cochin Lake yet.
Getting to Cochin Lake
22.4 km of traced road to the campground by way of Cochin Lake Rec Rd FSR, Tatlayoko-Henrys Xing and Tatlayoko Rd. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 51.781767, -124.436951
Camping and rec sites at Cochin Lake
- Cochin Lake / Gwedzin
- Campsites
- 5 designated
- To the shore
- 10 m
Access: About 1 km east of the community of Tatla Lake, turn south off of Hwy 20 onto Tatlayoko Lake Road. Travel 20 km and turn left onto Tatlayoko-Henry's Cross Rd. Travel 1.5 km and turn left onto the access road to the recreation site. Travel another 0.6 km to the Cochin Lake Recreation Site.
Coordinates: 51.772786, -124.42881
Depth chart for Cochin Lake
12 mdeepest
Cochin Lake runs to 12 m (39 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Cochin Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1987.
Ice fishing at Cochin Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Cochin 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 Cochin 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° / 3° | 11 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain | 4° / -2° | 8 km/h, gusts 28 | 3 mm | Rising (+8.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 6° / -4° | 7 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+9.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 19 | 5 mm | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -1° | 4 km/h, gusts 10 | 0 mm | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / -2° | 1 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.8 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -1° | 2 km/h, gusts 33 | dry | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
Cochin Lake, in brief
What fish are in Cochin Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1994), Bull Trout (last recorded 1994). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Cochin Lake?
Cochin Lake covers about 187.6 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Cochin Lake in?
Cochin Lake is in MU 5-5, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Cochin Lake
- Howe Lake 12 km away
- Eagle Lake (Lhuy Nachasgwen Gunlin) 15 km away
- Pinto Lake 15 km away
- Horn Lake 18 km away
- Sapeye Lake 20 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.