East King Lake fishing

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

East King Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Cariboo region, sitting at 985 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

East King Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 262.0 ha and runs to 24.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 985 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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East King Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-1
Elevation
985 m
Maximum depth
24.0 m
Surface area
262.0 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
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish East King Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in 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 East King Lake

Getting to East King Lake

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

Coordinates: 51.5622, -120.6086

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

East King 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 East King Lake

East King Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 East King Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near East King Lake

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