Farr Lake
MU 3-18, Thompson-Nicola
50.3004° N, 120.9576° W
- Surface area
- 14.2ha
- Elevation
- 1,340m
Open Farr Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Farr Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-18
- Species
- Arctic Char, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1991), SteelheadThe newest of these fish records is from 1991.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.300405, -120.957557
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Fish on record at Farr Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Char | 1 | ||
| Bull Trout | 1 | ||
| Cutthroat Trout | 1 | ||
| Dolly Varden | 1 | ||
| Lake Trout | 1 | ||
| Rainbow Trout | 1962 | 1991 | 3 |
| Steelhead | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Farr Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Farr Lake yet.
Getting to Farr Lake
Coordinates: 50.300405, -120.957557
Camping and rec sites at Farr Lake
- Farr Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
The ice year at Farr Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Farr Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 27 October and 6 November, and ice-off between 11 May and 29 May. The median winter freezes on 1 November and opens on 20 May.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 29 October 2024 to 6 May 2025, 189 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Farr 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.
Farr Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Farr Lake is 1.1 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +1.1 Csince the 1960s
- 2.6 Caverage year now
- 1.6 Caverage year then
- -9 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Farr 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 | 12° / 3° | 12 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -1° | 15 km/h, gusts 49 | dry | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -4° | 15 km/h, gusts 53 | dry | Rising (+12.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 1° / -3° | 4 km/h | 3 mm | Falling (-1.4 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 9° / -3° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -2° | 9 km/h, gusts 28 | dry | Rising (+2.1 hPa) |
Farr Lake, in brief
What fish are in Farr Lake?
Arctic Char, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1991), Steelhead. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Farr Lake?
Farr Lake covers about 14.2 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Farr Lake in?
Farr Lake is in MU 3-18, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Farr Lake
- Tyner Lake 2 km away
- Abbott Lake 3 km away
- Gordon Lake 4 km away
- Gypsum Lake 8 km away
- Chataway Lake 9 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.