Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a beautiful and small 55 ha. (135 acre) lake that can be found in British Columbia's South Cariboo approximately 5 kms (3 mi) southwest of neighbouring Bridge Lake on Highway 24 that links 100 Mile House and Little Fort.
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Crystal Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 950 m
- Maximum depth
- 18 m
- Surface area
- 161.2 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
This lake offers a cartop / small boat launch. Tap through to the map for coordinates and the route in.
Coordinates: 51.455, -120.7639
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 Crystal Lake
- Crystal Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: There is camping available at a nearby BC Forest Service Recreation Site. This campsite offers 7 vehicle well treed campsites that is accessible by 2 wheel drives and RV's. Crystal Lake is home to one of BC's excellent guest ranches, Crystal Waters Guest Ranch, offering western theme adventures, rid
Coordinates: 51.458135, -120.758492
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.