Dragon Lake

Legendary for producing monster rainbow trout exceeding 10 lbs due to rich freshwater shrimp populations.

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Dragon Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
625 m
Maximum depth
12 m
Surface area
280.0 ha
Trout strain
Blackwater & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbows
Typical size
5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
Stocking
40,000 yearlings
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open, confirmed

When to fish it

Getting there

Just south of Quesnel off Hwy 97. Public boat launch and dock at Robert's Roost area.

Coordinates: 52.95, -122.4233

Regulations

No Fishing Aug 1-June 30 Dolly Varden (bull trout) catch and release No Fishing Nov 1-June 10 Trout/char catch and release; bait ban Fly fishing only upstream of Brittany Creek No angling from powered boats upstream of bridge at Henry’s Crossing, Sept 11-Sept 30; speed restriction (5 km/h) on part Class II water upstream of Brittany Creek, June 11-Oct 31 (Steelhead Stamp not required) Open all year downstream of Brunson Lake Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2

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

Camping and rec sites at Dragon Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Other lakes nearby

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