Earle Lake fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

Earle Lake sits in the Cariboo region at 652 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Earle Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 94.4 ha and runs to 44.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 652 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout. Earle Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC alongside natural wild production.

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Earle Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-1
Elevation
652 m
Maximum depth
44.4 m
Surface area
94.4 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Closed to ice fishing

How to fish Earle Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in the Cariboo.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Earle Lake

Getting to Earle Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in the Cariboo (MU 5-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 51.6272, -121.095

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Earle Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Earle Lake

Earle Lake is closed to ice fishing.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Earle Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Earle Lake

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